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Synonyms & Similar Words
suitable
appropriate
proper
apt
pertinent
relevant
healthy
robust
strong
sturdy
athletic
toned
trim
lean
slender
agile
nimble
quick
speedy
vigorous
energetic
capable
competent
proficient
skilled
qualified
adept
accomplished
proficient
effective
efficient
streamlined
conditioned
in shape
wholesome
sound
able
prepared
ready
primed
equipped
suited
matched
compatible
congruent
coherent
harmonious
balanced
proportionate
moderate
reasonable
sensible
fitting
becoming
seemly
decent
respectable
befitting
rightful
justified
warranted
deserved
earned
merited
Meaning of Fit
The primary meaning of the word "Fit" is to be of the right size, shape, or condition for something.
Definitions
- Of a person, to be in good physical condition or health
- To be of the right size or shape for something
- To be suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
- To be in a state of good physical or mental health
- To cause something to be the right size or shape for something else
Etymology of Fit
The word "Fit" comes from Old English "fitt" or "fitian", which is related to the Old Norse word "fitja", meaning to shape or form, and the Middle English word "fiten", meaning to make or shape
Historically, the word "Fit" has been used to describe something that is suitable or appropriate, and its meaning has evolved over time to include physical condition, health, and mental well-being
Example Uses
- She's been training for months to get fit for the marathon
- The dress doesn't fit me, it's too small
- He's not fit to play in the game today, he's injured
- The new policy is designed to fit the needs of the community
- The room was fit for a king, with lavish decorations and furniture
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unfit
unsuitable
inappropriate
improper
unhealthy
weak
frail
sickly
feeble
infirm
unwell
ill
diseased
damaged
impaired
ineffective
inefficient
unqualified
incompetent
inadequate
excessive
extreme
unreasonable
unwarranted
unjustified
undeserved
unmerited
mismatched
incompatible
incoherent
unbalanced
disproportionate
imprudent
reckless
thoughtless
foolish
absurd
irrational