Basic Details
Word: Fit
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Being in good health or shape; suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.
Synonyms: Healthy, suitable, appropriate, proper
Antonyms: Unfit, unsuitable, inappropriate
Idioms and Phrases
- Fit as a fiddle: Means to be in excellent health. Example: "After joining the gym, I feel fit as a fiddle and full of energy."
- Fit to be tied: Refers to being extremely angry or frustrated. Example: "She was fit to be tied when she found out her friend broke her favourite vase."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He exercises every day to stay fit and maintain his health.
Example 2: The dress was a perfect fit, making her look stunning at the party.
Example 3: The teacher said that this book is fit for students aged ten and above.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "fit" originally comes from the Old English word "fitt", which means to give, fit, or place? It has evolved to describe suitability and health over time.
Famous Quote
"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fit" mean in relation to health?
a) Unhealthy
b) Being in good health
c) Being tired
d) Being sad
Answer: b) Being in good health
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fit"?
a) Unfit
b) Healthy
c) Tired
d) Ill
Answer: b) Healthy
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "fit"?
a) Suitable
b) Proper
c) Unfit
d) Nice
Answer: c) Unfit
4. Which sentence correctly uses "fit" as in suitable?
a) The shoes are fit for running long distances.
b) I fit my favourite book on the shelf.
c) He is not fit after his illness.
d) She fit the description of the model.
Answer: a) The shoes are fit for running long distances.
5. What does the idiom "fit as a fiddle" imply?
a) To be very angry
b) To be in excellent health
c) To be unwell
d) To be very tired
Answer: b) To be in excellent health
