Meaning
To be the right size or shape for a space or for a person.
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Word origin
From Middle English fitten, to be suitable. Where that word came from is not clear.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- fitten
Grammar
Examples
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Clothes and shoes fit when they are the right size.
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Here "fits" means there is just enough room.
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"Fitted" is the past form in British English.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 8: fit, note, sake and 7 more words.