Αγγλικά

fit

gb/fˈɪt/ us/fˈɪt/
A1 Αγγλικά
~ 1100
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective B1 property
1

Suitable or appropriate

Right or good for a certain use or person.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: fit for [purpose]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'fit' meaning 'healthy' with 'fit' meaning 'suitable'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Συνώνυμα
suitable (More formal; often used in professional contexts.) | appropriate (Focuses on correctness or acceptability in context.)
Αντώνυμα
unsuitable (Direct opposite, meaning not appropriate for the purpose.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fit for purpose |fit enough |fit to eat |fit candidate
Θέματα
daily life |work |relationships |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • This room is not fit for guests.
  • She is fit to lead the team.
  • The water was not fit to drink.
  • He is the only fit candidate for the job.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • This shirt is not fit for me.
  • The food is not fit to eat.
  • He is fit to be a leader.
  • The car is fit for a long trip.
adjective A2 property
2

In good physical health

Strong and healthy because of exercise and good food.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: fit enough to [verb]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'fit' meaning 'healthy' with 'fit' meaning 'suitable'.
Συνώνυμα
healthy (General term for good physical condition; not necessarily athletic.) | in shape (Informal; emphasizes physical fitness from exercise.)
Αντώνυμα
unfit (Not in good health or physical condition.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
physically fit |fit and healthy |fit enough
Θέματα
health |sports |body
Παραδείγματα
  • She works out daily to stay fit.
  • You need to be fit to run a marathon.
  • He is fit enough to climb the mountain.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I want to be fit.
  • He is very fit and strong.
  • You must be fit to play soccer.
Ρήμα A1 state
3

Be the right size or shape

To be the right size or shape for someone or something.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [something] fits [someone/something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fit' (be the right size) with 'suit' (look good on someone).
Συνώνυμα
suit (Can refer to style/appearance as well as size.)
Αντώνυμα
mismatch (Does not correspond in size, shape, or suitability.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fit perfectly |fit well |fit comfortably
Θέματα
shopping |clothing |daily life |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • These shoes don't fit me.
  • The sofa doesn't fit through the door.
  • The dress fits her perfectly.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The shirt fits me well.
  • These shoes do not fit.
  • This hat fits my head.
Ρήμα B1 action
4

Install or adjust correctly

To put something in place so it works right.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: fit [something] into [something]
Συνώνυμα
install (Specifically means to set up equipment or systems.) | adjust (Means to change slightly so it works better.)
Αντώνυμα
remove (To take out instead of putting in place.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fit together |fit into place |fit parts
Θέματα
construction |technology |daily_life
Παραδείγματα
  • They fitted the new window yesterday.
  • He fitted the pieces together like a puzzle.
  • The mechanic will fit new brakes on your car.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • He will fit a new door.
  • I can fit the pieces together.
  • She will fit the light in the room.
Ουσιαστικό B2 event
5

Sudden burst of emotion/activity

A short time when you feel something very strongly or do something suddenly.

Συνώνυμα
outburst (Usually refers to sudden strong emotion, especially anger.)
Αντώνυμα
calmness (A state without sudden strong emotion or activity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fit of anger |laughing fit
Θέματα
emotions |body
Παραδείγματα
  • She had a fit of jealousy when she saw them together.
  • He went into a coughing fit during the meeting.
  • The comedian sent the audience into fits of laughter.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • She had a fit of anger.
  • He had a coughing fit.
  • They were in fits of laughter.
Ουσιαστικό technical B2 event
6

Sudden medical seizure/attack

A sudden shaking of the body because of illness like epilepsy.

Συνώνυμα
seizure (Medical term; formal and specific.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
epileptic fit
Θέματα
health |body
Παραδείγματα
  • He collapsed after having an epileptic fit.
  • The child suffered several fits during the night.
  • She was diagnosed after her second major fit.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • He had an epileptic fit.
  • She had a fit during class.
  • The man had two fits last month.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
fit
IPA
GB/fˈɪt/
US/fˈɪt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
fit (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (fit)
Τύποι λέξης
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
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
fits noun fitting verb B2 fitted verb fitter adjective fittest adjective
Core family
fitness noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unfit adjective B2
Κύρια σημεία
  • Irregular present participle: fitting Verb
  • Irregular past: fit Verb
  • Irregular past participle: fitted Verb
  • Irregular comparative: fitter Adjective
  • Irregular superlative: fittest Adjective
Εκφράσεις

fit in

1
/fˈɪt ˈɪn/
phrasal verb

Be accepted in group/environment

To feel you belong in a group or place.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

Παραδείγματα
  • She threw a fit when she found out about the delay.
  • The customer threw a fit over the bill.

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