fit
gb/fˈɪt/ us/fˈɪt/
A1
English
~ 1100
alkalmas, megfelelő, hasznos, jó, találó, fitt, passzol, befér, jó vkire, beilleszt, beszerel, összeilleszt, roham, görcsroham, epilepsziás roham
B1
1
Usage pattern:
fit for [purpose]
This room is not fit for guests.
Ez a szoba nem alkalmas vendégek fogadására.
She is fit to lead the team.
Alkalmas arra, hogy vezesse a csapatot.
The water was not fit to drink.
He is the only fit candidate for the job.
Learner examples
This shirt is not fit for me.
Ez az ing nem megfelelő nekem.
The food is not fit to eat.
Az étel nem alkalmas fogyasztásra.
He is fit to be a leader.
The car is fit for a long trip.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'fit' meaning 'healthy' with 'fit' meaning 'suitable'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Meaning
Suitable or appropriate
Collocations
fit for purpose
|fit enough
|fit to eat
|fit candidate
Synonyms
suitable (More formal; often used in professional contexts.)
|
appropriate (Focuses on correctness or acceptability in context.)
Antonyms
unsuitable (Direct opposite, meaning not appropriate for the purpose.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Right or good for a certain use or person.
Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or situation.
A2
2
fitt
B1
Usage pattern:
fit enough to [verb]
She works out daily to stay fit.
Mindennap edz, hogy fitt maradjon.
You need to be fit to run a marathon.
Fittnek kell lenned ahhoz, hogy lefuss egy maratont.
He is fit enough to climb the mountain.
Learner examples
I want to be fit.
Fitt szeretnék lenni.
He is very fit and strong.
Nagyon fitt és erős.
You must be fit to play soccer.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'fit' meaning 'healthy' with 'fit' meaning 'suitable'.
Meaning
In good physical health
Collocations
physically fit
|fit and healthy
|fit enough
Synonyms
healthy (General term for good physical condition; not necessarily athletic.)
|
in shape (Informal; emphasizes physical fitness from exercise.)
Antonyms
unfit (Not in good health or physical condition.)
Themes
health
|sports
|body
Definition
Strong and healthy because of exercise and good food.
In good physical health, often as a result of exercise and proper diet.
VERB
A1
3
Usage pattern:
[something] fits [someone/something]
These shoes don't fit me.
Ezek a cipők nem jók rám.
The sofa doesn't fit through the door.
A kanapé nem fér be az ajtón.
The dress fits her perfectly.
Learner examples
The shirt fits me well.
Az ing pont jó rám.
These shoes do not fit.
Ezek a cipők nem jók rám.
This hat fits my head.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fit' (be the right size) with 'suit' (look good on someone).
Meaning
Be the right size or shape
Collocations
fit perfectly
|fit well
|fit comfortably
Synonyms
suit (Can refer to style/appearance as well as size.)
Antonyms
mismatch (Does not correspond in size, shape, or suitability.)
Themes
shopping
|clothing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be the right size or shape for someone or something.
To be the correct size or shape for a particular person, object, or space.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
fit [something] into [something]
They fitted the new window yesterday.
Tegnap beszerelték az új ablakot.
He fitted the pieces together like a puzzle.
Úgy illesztette össze a darabokat, mint egy kirakóst.
The mechanic will fit new brakes on your car.
Learner examples
He will fit a new door.
Új ajtót fog beszerelni.
I can fit the pieces together.
Össze tudom illeszteni a darabokat.
She will fit the light in the room.
Meaning
Install or adjust correctly
Collocations
fit together
|fit into place
|fit parts
Synonyms
install (Specifically means to set up equipment or systems.)
|
adjust (Means to change slightly so it works better.)
Antonyms
remove (To take out instead of putting in place.)
Themes
construction
|technology
|daily_life
Definition
To put something in place so it works right.
To put something into the correct position or make adjustments so it works properly or matches.
NOUN
B2
5
roham
B1
She had a fit of jealousy when she saw them together.
Féltékenységi roham tört rá, amikor meglátta őket együtt.
He went into a coughing fit during the meeting.
Köhögési roham tört rá az értekezlet alatt.
The comedian sent the audience into fits of laughter.
Learner examples
She had a fit of anger.
Dührohamot kapott.
He had a coughing fit.
Köhögési rohama volt.
They were in fits of laughter.
Meaning
Sudden burst of emotion/activity
Collocations
fit of anger
|laughing fit
Synonyms
outburst (Usually refers to sudden strong emotion, especially anger.)
Antonyms
calmness (A state without sudden strong emotion or activity.)
Themes
emotions
|body
Definition
A short time when you feel something very strongly or do something suddenly.
A sudden and intense period of emotion, activity, or bodily reaction.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
6
He collapsed after having an epileptic fit.
Összeesett, miután epilepsziás rohamot kapott.
The child suffered several fits during the night.
A gyermeknek több görcsrohama is volt az éjszaka.
She was diagnosed after her second major fit.
Learner examples
He had an epileptic fit.
Epilepsziás rohamot kapott.
She had a fit during class.
Görcsrohamot kapott az órán.
The man had two fits last month.
Meaning
Sudden medical seizure/attack
Collocations
epileptic fit
Synonyms
seizure (Medical term; formal and specific.)
Themes
health
|body
Definition
A sudden shaking of the body because of illness like epilepsy.
A sudden attack of uncontrolled muscle movement and unconsciousness, often caused by epilepsy or another illness.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fit
IPA
GB/fˈɪt/
US/fˈɪt/
Syllables & stress
fit (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (fit)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: fit
- Comparative: fitter
- Superlative: fittest
Noun
- Base: fit
- Plural: fit, fits
Verb
- Base: fit
- 3rd Person Singular: fits
- Present Participle: fitting
- Past: fit
- Past Participle: fitted
Word family
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: fitting Verb
- Irregular past: fit Verb
- Irregular past participle: fitted Verb
- Irregular comparative: fitter Adjective
- Irregular superlative: fittest Adjective
Expressions
fit in
1/fˈɪt ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Be accepted in group/environment
To feel you belong in a group or place.
Examples
- It took her months to fit in at her new school.
- He never really fitted in with his teammates.
fit into place
1/fˈɪt ˈɪntu plˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
Move into correct position easily
To go into the right position without force.
Examples
- The lid should just fit into place without much effort.
- The final piece fitted into place perfectly.
have a fit
1/hˈæv ə fˈɪt/
idiom
informal
Suddenly become angry/upset
To get very angry or upset very quickly.
Examples
- My mom will have a fit if she sees this mess.
- The teacher had a fit when no one did their homework.
keep fit
1/kˈip fˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Maintain health via exercise/diet
To stay healthy by doing exercise and eating well.
Examples
- He goes swimming twice a week to keep fit.
- Cycling is a great way to keep fit.
throw a fit
1/θɹˈoʊ ə fˈɪt/
idiom
informal
Show anger suddenly/loudly
To get angry and act upset, often loudly.
Examples
- She threw a fit when she found out about the delay.
- The customer threw a fit over the bill.