fit

1. fit (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Suitable; proper

Example: You have nothing to say about it. I'll do exactly as I see fit.

2. fit (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Adapted to a purpose or environment.

Example: survival of the fittest

3. fit (adj) — sense 3

Definition: In good shape; physically well.

Example: You don't have to be a good climber for Kilimanjaro, but you do have to be fit.

4. fit (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To be suitable for.

Example: It fits the purpose.

5. fit (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To have sufficient space available at some location to be able to be there.

Example: Ten clowns fit in the car, but not a hundred.

6. fit (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To conform to in size and shape.

Example: The small shirt doesn't fit me, so I'll buy the medium size.

7. fit (noun) — sense 7

Definition: The degree to which something fits.

Example: This shirt is a bad fit.

8. fit (noun) — sense 8

Definition: Conformity of elements one to another.

Example: It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts.

9. fit (noun) — sense 9

Definition: The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.