fittest
fittest — adjective
- fittestpositive
- more fittestcomparative
- most fittestsuperlative
1. in good physical condition, with a strong body and the energy to do physical act
in good physical condition, with a strong body and the energy to do physical activities without getting tired easily.
Aoi runs five kilometres every morning to keep fit for the upcoming marathon.
collocation: keep fit
After months of training, Daniel felt fit enough to run a full marathon.
post-verbal: feel fit + enough + to-infinitive
The doctor told Tara she needs to do thirty minutes of cardio three times a week to get fit.
Eleni stays fit by swimming three times a week in the local pool.
A fit body helps you recover faster after an illness or injury.
文法句型
be fit
keep fit
get fit
feel fit
用法筆記
Commonly appears after linking verbs (be, feel, keep, stay, get). As an attributive adjective (a fit person), it is less frequent in everyday speech than the predicative use.
常見錯誤
2. good enough or of the right quality to use in a given situation or for a specifi
good enough or of the right quality to use in a given situation or for a specific activity; meeting the necessary standard.
This water from the mountain stream is perfectly fit for drinking without any treatment.
pattern: fit for + gerund/noun
The old wooden chair was not fit to sit on because one leg was broken.
pattern: fit to + infinitive for capability
The food bank volunteers checked whether the donated vegetables were fit for human consumption.
The restaurant kitchen failed inspection and was declared unfit to serve food to the public.
Niran looked for a shirt fit for a formal job interview at the bank.
- suitable
slightly more formal and focuses on appropriateness for a situation
- appropriate
more formal; emphasises correctness rather than practical adequacy
- good enough
informal; focuses on meeting the minimum standard
- unfit
not good enough or not suitable for the purpose
- unsuitable
not right for a particular purpose or situation
文法句型
fit for something
fit to do something
常見錯誤
3. so full of a strong emotion, or so physically exhausted, that you are on the ver
so full of a strong emotion, or so physically exhausted, that you are on the verge of reaching a breaking point — for example, laughing so hard you could burst, or being so tired you could collapse.
After climbing the steep hill with heavy bags, Eshe was fit to drop.
fixed phrase: fit to drop
Gabriel told such a ridiculous joke that Aoi was fit to burst with laughter.
fixed phrase: fit to burst
When the landlord raised the rent again, Mizuki was fit to be tied with anger.
After carrying boxes up six flights of stairs, Priya was fit to drop with exhaustion.
文法句型
fit to + verb of extreme emotion or state
用法筆記
Almost always used in fixed informal phrases: 'fit to drop' (exhausted), 'fit to burst' (full of emotion), 'fit to be tied' (very angry). The meaning comes from the whole phrase, not just the word 'fit'. Rare in American English.
常見錯誤
4. socially or morally proper and acceptable according to the standards of a partic
socially or morally proper and acceptable according to the standards of a particular situation or group of people.
The principal decided that the student's behaviour was not fit for a school environment.
pattern: fit for + context
Ada did not think the movie was fit for children because of the violent scenes.
In 1950s Japan, many people did not consider it fit for married women to work outside the home.
Lukas asked his grandmother whether the dress was fit to wear to the wedding ceremony.
The committee decided the candidate's past record made him unfit for public office.
- proper
more formal; suggests correctness according to social rules
- appropriate
broader; covers both moral and practical suitability
- acceptable
focuses on meeting social norms without strong approval
- unfit
the direct opposite; not meeting moral or social standards
- inappropriate
not suitable for the social context
文法句型
fit for someone
fit to do something
用法筆記
Frequently used in negative constructions ('not fit for', 'not fit to'). Note the difference from sense 2 (SUITABLE FOR PURPOSE): this sense judges moral/social acceptability, not practical usefulness.
常見錯誤
5. having an attractive body that others find sexually appealing, usually because i
having an attractive body that others find sexually appealing, usually because it looks strong, healthy, and well-proportioned.
Arjun's friends all agreed that the new lifeguard at the pool was really fit.
informal use: 'really fit'
At the summer music festival in Barcelona, Beatriz nudged her friend and whispered that the lead guitarist was absolutely fit.
pattern: look/be absolutely fit
The magazine cover featured a fit young model posing on a tropical beach.
Daniel got several compliments at the party for looking so fit after his summer training.
- hot
the American English equivalent; more widely recognised internationally
- sexy
more direct and sexually explicit than 'fit'
- good-looking
more neutral and polite; focuses on facial attractiveness too
- ugly
the opposite in a blunt, informal sense
文法句型
be fit
look fit
用法筆記
Common in British teenage and young-adult slang. Can be offensive if used to describe someone in a disrespectful way. Not used in formal writing or polite conversation. In American English, 'hot' or 'sexy' is more common for this meaning.
常見錯誤
fittest — verb
- fittestpresent simple I / you / we / they
- fittests3rd person singular
- fittesting-ing form
- fittestedpast simple
1. to be the correct size and shape for a person or object, so that clothing, shoes
to be the correct size and shape for a person or object, so that clothing, shoes, or other items sit properly or go into a space without being too large or too small.
Ada tried on three pairs of shoes before she found one that fit her perfectly.
transitive: fit + object
The sofa was too wide to fit through the narrow apartment doorway.
intransitive: fit through + space
Maeve wondered if all her camping gear would fit into her small car.
The spare key did not fit the lock because the lock had been changed.
Zayd bought a new laptop case that fits his fourteen-inch computer snugly.
- match
focuses on two things being the same size rather than one entering another
文法句型
fit + object
fit into/in/through
fit + adverb of place
用法筆記
No passive voice ('it is fitted by me' ❌). Past tense is 'fit' (American) or 'fitted' (British). For the size/meaning sense, American English tends to use 'fit' for past tense; 'fitted' is more common in British English and also used for the INSTALL/EQUIP sense.
常見錯誤
2. to be suitable, appropriate, or in agreement with a particular situation, need,
to be suitable, appropriate, or in agreement with a particular situation, need, rule, or set of facts.
Hiroshi's friendly, informal communication style did not fit the bank's strict corporate culture.
transitive: fit + noun (abstract)
The detective checked whether the suspect's story fit the evidence found at the crime scene.
Mizuki chose a career in nursing because it fit her desire to help other people.
The two puzzle pieces do not fit together because one is from a different set.
Rodrigo's explanation of the accident did not fit with what the other witnesses had reported.
- match
more direct; suggests exact correspondence
- suit
focuses on being right for someone's needs or character
- correspond to
more formal; suggests systematic agreement
- contradict
opposite of agreement; facts or statements that go against each other
文法句型
fit + object
fit with + object
fit together
用法筆記
Like sense 1 (size), this stative sense does not normally take continuous tenses ('is fitting' implies the INSTALL/EQUIP sense, not the match sense). The pattern 'fit with + noun' is common for compatibility between ideas or facts.
常見錯誤
3. to put something into its correct position or to provide an object, room, or bui
to put something into its correct position or to provide an object, room, or building with the necessary equipment or parts.
The mechanic fit a new set of brakes onto Aoi's bicycle before the race.
transitive: fit + object + onto/into/to
All the apartments in the new building are fitted with smoke detectors and fire alarms.
passive: be fitted with + equipment
Niran asked the carpenter to fit a new lock on his shop's front door.
The kitchen team fitted a modern ventilation system to keep the cooking area cool.
Tara had a tracker fitted to her dog's collar so she would not lose him.
- remove
to take something off or out of its position
文法句型
fit + object + to/onto/into + location
fit + object + with + equipment
be fitted with
用法筆記
This is the only sense of 'fit' that can be used in continuous tenses ('They are fitting the new kitchen today'). Past tense is usually 'fitted' in both British and American English (distinguishing it from sense 1).
常見錯誤
4. to experience a sudden, uncontrolled physical seizure, especially one caused by
to experience a sudden, uncontrolled physical seizure, especially one caused by epilepsy, involving shaking or loss of consciousness.
The child suddenly fitted during the lesson, and the teacher called for an ambulance immediately.
intransitive: fits + adverb of time
Daniel's younger brother has epilepsy and sometimes fits when he is very tired or stressed.
The nurse stayed calm when the patient started fitting and made sure he was safe.
The epilepsy course taught Eleni how to help someone who fits suddenly in a shopping centre.
- have a seizure
more formal and medically precise
- convulse
describes the physical symptom more than the medical condition
文法句型
fit (epileptic fit)
用法筆記
This sense is less common than the noun 'fit' (a sudden attack). The verb is informal; in medical contexts, 'have a seizure' or 'suffer an epileptic fit' is preferred. Note the continuous form ('he is fitting') is natural here, unlike senses 1 and 2.
常見錯誤
fittest — noun
1. an episode in which a person with a medical condition, most often epilepsy, sudd
an episode in which a person with a medical condition, most often epilepsy, suddenly loses control of their body, possibly falling, shaking, and becoming unconscious for a short time.
The paramedic explained that the patient had suffered an epileptic fit and needed to rest.
collocation: suffer an epileptic fit
Aoi's dog had a fit and the vet said it was caused by a fever.
collocation: have a fit
Primary school teachers in Taipei are trained to help a child who has an epileptic fit during class.
Mr. Okonkwo's epileptic fits became more frequent as his brain tumour grew larger over the years.
Niran kept a record of each fit so the doctor could adjust the medication.
- seizure
the more formal medical term; preferred in clinical contexts
- convulsion
focuses on the violent shaking symptom specifically
文法句型
have a fit
suffer a fit
epileptic fit
用法筆記
The phrase 'have a fit' can also mean 'become very angry' (non-medical, informal). Context usually makes the meaning clear. In medical writing, 'seizure' or 'epileptic episode' is preferred over 'fit'.
常見錯誤
2. a short period during which a person cannot control a strong feeling or activity
a short period during which a person cannot control a strong feeling or activity, such as anger, laughter, coughing, or crying.
Eleni's father slammed the door shut in a fit of anger after the argument.
pattern: in a fit of + emotion
The audience burst into a fit of laughter when the comedian tripped over a chair.
pattern: a fit of + laughter/coughing
After running up five flights, Mizuki had a fit of coughing that lasted several minutes.
The toddler threw a fit when his mother would not buy him sweets.
After receiving his disappointing exam results, Daniel had a fit of cleaning and scrubbed every room in the apartment.
文法句型
fit of + emotion/activity
用法筆記
'Throw a fit' means to show extreme anger or frustration, especially in a childish way. 'A fit of + noun' is the most common grammatical pattern. The emotion can be negative (anger, jealousy) or neutral (coughing, sneezing).
常見錯誤
3. the way in which a piece of clothing, a shoe, or an object matches the shape and
the way in which a piece of clothing, a shoe, or an object matches the shape and size of the person or space it is designed for.
Tara tried on the dress and was pleased with the perfect fit around her shoulders.
collocation: perfect fit
The tailor adjusted the fit of Lukas's suit jacket so it was not too tight.
determiner + fit: the fit of [something]
These running shoes have a snug fit that keeps your feet comfortable during long races.
Ada asked the sales assistant to check the fit of the jeans before buying them.
The carpenter measured the gap twice for a tight fit on the new window frame.
文法句型
a good/bad/perfect/loose fit
the fit of something
用法筆記
This noun sense is often used with descriptive adjectives like 'good', 'tight', 'loose', 'snug', 'perfect'. It can also be used metaphorically: 'He is a good fit for the job' means he is suitable for the role.