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fit
To fit means to be the right size.
- The great thing about my mobile phone is that it fits in my back pocket.
- My new shoes don't fit. The are too tight.
To fit can also mean to be suitable or to be right.
- The company hired David Beckham to advertise their products because his image fits that of the company.
- The carpet doesn't look right. It doesn't fit with the rest of the décor.
- The woman's story didn't fit, so the police decided to interview her again.
Check out phrasal verbs
- fit in
( = be accepted)
Paul found it difficult to fit in at his new school.
- fit in (with)
( = be part of a plan, group, situation)
We didn't go to the castle because it didn't fit in with our travel plans.
- fit out
( = equip)
Last week, they fitted out our offices with new furniture.
Check out expressions
- The man on the left fits the description of the murderer.
( = is similar to)
- My new coat fits like a glove.
( = is exactly the right size)
- My new car really fits the bill.
( = it has the qualities I want)
Check out the noun
- A fit is an uncontrollable physical or emotional reaction, like laughing, coughing, anger or panic.
a fit of laughter
a sneezing fit
a fit of jealousy
- An epileptic fit happens when you suddenly start shaking.
- A good fit is used to describe when something is the right size. A tight fit means that it's nearly too small.
Check out other related words
- suit
- match
- belong
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