third-person singular verb
It is the right size or shape for a person or thing, or it can go into a particular space.
The jacket fits me perfectly.
This box fits under the bed.
American English
How to pronounce fits
verb · nounA2Very common word
FIHTS
/fɪts/
One syllable.
Form of fit
Fits can be a plural noun or the third-person singular verb form of fit.
It is the right size or shape for a person or thing, or it can go into a particular space.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
It puts something into a space or attaches it in the right place.
A technician fits new locks to the doors.
She fits the screen into the frame.
third-person singular verb
It is right for a plan, description, set of facts, or situation.
This plan fits our needs.
Her explanation fits the facts.
third-person singular verb
It belongs comfortably in a group or situation, or matches it well.
Jordan fits in well with the team.
The new student fits in quickly.
Useful expressions
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.
Related words & forms
fittercomparativefittinggerundfit / fittedpast · past participlefitsplural · third-person singularfittestsuperlative
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.