fit
gb/fˈɪt/ us/fˈɪt/
A1
Kiingereza
~ 1100
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
Suitable or appropriate
Right or good for a certain use or person.
Muundo wa matumizi:
fit for [purpose]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'fit' meaning 'healthy' with 'fit' meaning 'suitable'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Visawe
suitable (More formal; often used in professional contexts.)
|
appropriate (Focuses on correctness or acceptability in context.)
Vinyume
unsuitable (Direct opposite, meaning not appropriate for the purpose.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fit for purpose
|fit enough
|fit to eat
|fit candidate
Mada
daily life
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
fit enough to [verb]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'fit' meaning 'healthy' with 'fit' meaning 'suitable'.
Visawe
healthy (General term for good physical condition; not necessarily athletic.)
|
in shape (Informal; emphasizes physical fitness from exercise.)
Vinyume
unfit (Not in good health or physical condition.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
physically fit
|fit and healthy
|fit enough
Mada
health
|sports
|body
Mifano
- She works out daily to stay fit.
- You need to be fit to run a marathon.
- He is fit enough to climb the mountain.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I want to be fit.
- He is very fit and strong.
- You must be fit to play soccer.
Kitenzi
A1
state
3
Be the right size or shape
To be the right size or shape for someone or something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] fits [someone/something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fit' (be the right size) with 'suit' (look good on someone).
Visawe
suit (Can refer to style/appearance as well as size.)
Vinyume
mismatch (Does not correspond in size, shape, or suitability.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fit perfectly
|fit well
|fit comfortably
Mada
shopping
|clothing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- These shoes don't fit me.
- The sofa doesn't fit through the door.
- The dress fits her perfectly.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The shirt fits me well.
- These shoes do not fit.
- This hat fits my head.
Kitenzi
B1
action
4
Install or adjust correctly
To put something in place so it works right.
Muundo wa matumizi:
fit [something] into [something]
Visawe
install (Specifically means to set up equipment or systems.)
|
adjust (Means to change slightly so it works better.)
Vinyume
remove (To take out instead of putting in place.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fit together
|fit into place
|fit parts
Mada
construction
|technology
|daily_life
Mifano
- They fitted the new window yesterday.
- He fitted the pieces together like a puzzle.
- The mechanic will fit new brakes on your car.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He will fit a new door.
- I can fit the pieces together.
- She will fit the light in the room.
Nomino
B2
event
5
Sudden burst of emotion/activity
A short time when you feel something very strongly or do something suddenly.
Visawe
outburst (Usually refers to sudden strong emotion, especially anger.)
Vinyume
calmness (A state without sudden strong emotion or activity.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fit of anger
|laughing fit
Mada
emotions
|body
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She had a fit of anger.
- He had a coughing fit.
- They were in fits of laughter.
Nomino
technical
B2
event
6
Sudden medical seizure/attack
A sudden shaking of the body because of illness like epilepsy.
Visawe
seizure (Medical term; formal and specific.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
epileptic fit
Mada
health
|body
Mifano
- He collapsed after having an epileptic fit.
- The child suffered several fits during the night.
- She was diagnosed after her second major fit.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He had an epileptic fit.
- She had a fit during class.
- The man had two fits last month.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
fit
IPA
GB/fˈɪt/
US/fˈɪt/
Silabi na mkazo
fit (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (fit)
Maumbo ya neno
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
Familia ya neno
Vidokezo muhimu
- Irregular present participle: fitting Verb
- Irregular past: fit Verb
- Irregular past participle: fitted Verb
- Irregular comparative: fitter Adjective
- Irregular superlative: fittest Adjective
Semi
fit in
1/fˈɪt ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Be accepted in group/environment
To feel you belong in a group or place.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- She threw a fit when she found out about the delay.
- The customer threw a fit over the bill.