Engels

fit

gb/fˈɪt/ us/fˈɪt/
A1 Engels
~ 1100
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adjective B1 property
1

Suitable or appropriate

Right or good for a certain use or person.

Gebruikspatroon: fit for [purpose]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'fit' meaning 'healthy' with 'fit' meaning 'suitable'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Synoniemen
suitable (More formal; often used in professional contexts.) | appropriate (Focuses on correctness or acceptability in context.)
Antoniemen
unsuitable (Direct opposite, meaning not appropriate for the purpose.)
Woordcombinaties
fit for purpose |fit enough |fit to eat |fit candidate
Thema's
daily life |work |relationships |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • 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.

Gebruikspatroon: fit enough to [verb]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'fit' meaning 'healthy' with 'fit' meaning 'suitable'.
Synoniemen
healthy (General term for good physical condition; not necessarily athletic.) | in shape (Informal; emphasizes physical fitness from exercise.)
Antoniemen
unfit (Not in good health or physical condition.)
Woordcombinaties
physically fit |fit and healthy |fit enough
Thema's
health |sports |body
Voorbeelden
  • She works out daily to stay fit.
  • You need to be fit to run a marathon.
  • He is fit enough to climb the mountain.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • I want to be fit.
  • He is very fit and strong.
  • You must be fit to play soccer.
Werkwoord A1 state
3

Be the right size or shape

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

Gebruikspatroon: [something] fits [someone/something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fit' (be the right size) with 'suit' (look good on someone).
Synoniemen
suit (Can refer to style/appearance as well as size.)
Antoniemen
mismatch (Does not correspond in size, shape, or suitability.)
Woordcombinaties
fit perfectly |fit well |fit comfortably
Thema's
shopping |clothing |daily life |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • These shoes don't fit me.
  • The sofa doesn't fit through the door.
  • The dress fits her perfectly.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • The shirt fits me well.
  • These shoes do not fit.
  • This hat fits my head.
Werkwoord B1 action
4

Install or adjust correctly

To put something in place so it works right.

Gebruikspatroon: fit [something] into [something]
Synoniemen
install (Specifically means to set up equipment or systems.) | adjust (Means to change slightly so it works better.)
Antoniemen
remove (To take out instead of putting in place.)
Woordcombinaties
fit together |fit into place |fit parts
Thema's
construction |technology |daily_life
Voorbeelden
  • They fitted the new window yesterday.
  • He fitted the pieces together like a puzzle.
  • The mechanic will fit new brakes on your car.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • He will fit a new door.
  • I can fit the pieces together.
  • She will fit the light in the room.
Zelfstandig naamwoord B2 event
5

Sudden burst of emotion/activity

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

Synoniemen
outburst (Usually refers to sudden strong emotion, especially anger.)
Antoniemen
calmness (A state without sudden strong emotion or activity.)
Woordcombinaties
fit of anger |laughing fit
Thema's
emotions |body
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • She had a fit of anger.
  • He had a coughing fit.
  • They were in fits of laughter.
Zelfstandig naamwoord technical B2 event
6

Sudden medical seizure/attack

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

Synoniemen
seizure (Medical term; formal and specific.)
Woordcombinaties
epileptic fit
Thema's
health |body
Voorbeelden
  • He collapsed after having an epileptic fit.
  • The child suffered several fits during the night.
  • She was diagnosed after her second major fit.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • He had an epileptic fit.
  • She had a fit during class.
  • The man had two fits last month.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
fit
IPA
GB/fˈɪt/
US/fˈɪt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
fit (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (fit)
Woordvormen
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
Woordfamilie
Forms
fits noun fitting verb B2 fitted verb fitter adjective fittest adjective
Core family
fitness noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unfit adjective B2
Highlights
  • Irregular present participle: fitting Verb
  • Irregular past: fit Verb
  • Irregular past participle: fitted Verb
  • Irregular comparative: fitter Adjective
  • Irregular superlative: fittest Adjective
Uitdrukkingen

fit in

1
/fˈɪt ˈɪn/
phrasal verb

Be accepted in group/environment

To feel you belong in a group or place.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

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

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