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1fit Listen to audio/ˈfɪt/ adjective
fit·ter; fit·test
1 a : proper or acceptable : morally or socially correct — often + for a movie fit [=suitable] for the whole family This is not a fit subject for discussion with children. a subject not fit for discussionoften followed by to + verb a subject not fit to be discussed
b : suitable for a specified purpose — often + for This water is not fit for drinking. The building is no longer fit for human habitation.often followed by to + verb This water is not fit to drink. The building is no longer fit for people to live in.
2 a : physically healthy and strong
physically fit He felt overmatched against fitter [=healthier], stronger players. Patients are encouraged to get/keep fit. Are you fit enough to walk there?
b Brit slang : sexually attractive : sexy
3 : having the necessary skills — usually + for I just don't think he's fit [=qualified] for this job.
4 : made ready : put in a suitable state — usually + for get the ship fit [=prepared] for sea
fit as a fiddle also Brit fit as a flea
informal : in good physical condition : very healthy and strong
I feel (as) fit as a fiddle this morning.
fit for a king
: good enough even for a king : very good
a meal (that is) fit for a king
fit to be tied
informal : very angry or upset
Dad was fit to be tied when my sister came home late last night.
fit to burst
chiefly Brit, informal : very much
laugh/shout fit to burst
fit to kill
US, informal : in an impressive way that attracts attention
He was dressed fit to kill.
see/think fit
To see fit or think fit to do something is to choose to do it because you think it is right or appropriate.
She can spend her money as she sees fit. [=she can spend her money as she chooses] She let him do his job as he thought fit. They might see fit [=choose, decide] to make some adjustments.
— fit·ness noun [noncount]
No one questioned her fitness for the job. The program promotes healthy eating and physical fitness. [=being healthy through exercise]

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