American English
/fɪt̚/
One syllable.
to be the right size or shape for a person or thing
Practice out loudto be the right size or shape for a person or thing
The gloves fit me perfectly.
Will this sofa fit through the door?
fit well · fit comfortably · fit tightly · fit into a space
[clothing/object] + fit(s) + [person/object]
[object] + fit(s) + into + [space/container]
to put something into a space, or to attach it in the right place
Please fit the boxes into the closet.
They fitted a new lock to the door.
fit a new lock · fit the pieces together · fit something into a space
fit + [object] + into + [space]
fit + [part] + to + [object]
to be right for a plan, description, set of facts, or situation
Her answer fits the facts.
That date fits my schedule.
fit the facts · fit the description · fit the plan
[thing] + fit(s) + [description/facts]
[thing] + fit(s) + into + [plan/system]
to feel comfortable and accepted in a group or situation, or to match it well
I never fit in at my old school.
Sam fits in well with the team.
fit in well · fit in with a group · not fit in
[person/thing] + fit(s) in + with + [group/system]
to belong comfortably in a group or situation, or to match it well
Maya quickly fit in with her new coworkers.
good enough to do the job it is meant to do
The old laptop is still fit for purpose.
to show sudden, uncontrolled anger
The child threw a fit in the store.
For “be the right size,” the past form is often fit, not fitted: The shoes fit yesterday. Double the final t before -ing, -er, and -est: fitting, fitter, fittest.