fits Meaning & Definition
What Does Fits Mean?
Fits is a noun that means plural of fit. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of fit. As a verb, it means To be suitable for.
Fits in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fɪts// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | blowout, hissy and moment |
Fits Definition (Noun)
- plural of fit
Fits as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fit
Noun
- The degree to which something fits.
Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit.
- Conformity of elements one to another.
It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts.
- The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
- Measure of how well a particular commercial execution captures the character or values of a brand.
The Wonder Bread advertising research results showed the “White Picket Fence” commercial had strong fit ratings.
- Goodness of fit.
- The quality of a partnership's combined holding of cards in a suit, particularly of trump.
During the auction, it is often a partnership's goal to find an eight-card major suit fit.
Verb
- To be suitable for.
It fits the purpose.
- To conform to in size and shape.
If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.
- To be of the right size and shape
I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit.
- (with to) To make conform in size and shape.
I want to fit the drapes to the windows.
- To be in agreement with.
These definitions fit most of the usage.
- To adjust.
The regression program fit a line to the data.
- To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.
- To equip or supply.
The chandler will fit us with provisions for a month.
- To make ready.
I'm fitting the ship for a summer sail home.
- To be seemly.
- To be proper or becoming.
- To be in harmony.
The paint, the fabrics, the rugs all fit.
Noun
- A section of a poem or ballad.
Noun
- A seizure or convulsion.
My grandfather died after having a fit.
- A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time.
- A sudden outburst of emotion.
He had a laughing fit which lasted more than ten minutes.
- A sudden burst (of an activity).
Verb
- To suffer a fit.
Synonyms of Fits
Fits synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fits
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Fits in a Sentence
Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit.
It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts.
The Wonder Bread advertising research results showed the “White Picket Fence” commercial had strong fit ratings.
During the auction, it is often a partnership's goal to find an eight-card major suit fit.
It fits the purpose.
If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.
I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit.
I want to fit the drapes to the windows.
These definitions fit most of the usage.
The regression program fit a line to the data.
The chandler will fit us with provisions for a month.
I'm fitting the ship for a summer sail home.
The paint, the fabrics, the rugs all fit.
My grandfather died after having a fit.
He had a laughing fit which lasted more than ten minutes.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Fits
How Do You Say Fits?
You say fits as //fɪts//. It has 1 syllable.
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