Irregular verb
The verb to fit
fit → fit/fitted → fit/fitted
B1Meaning: to be the right size; to be right for something · Type: irregular · Frequency: Top 100 English verbs
Key points to remember
- Present Simple:
I/you/we/they fit·he/she/it fits - Past Simple:
fit(US, no change) orfitted(UK) - Past participle:
fit(US) orfitted(UK) - -ing form:
fitting(double t)
Conjugation of the verb to fit
Present Simple
| I | fit |
| You | fit |
| He / She / It | fits |
| We | fit |
| You (pl.) | fit |
| They | fit |
Past Simple
| I | fit / fitted |
| You | fit / fitted |
| He / She / It | fit / fitted |
| We | fit / fitted |
| You (pl.) | fit / fitted |
| They | fit / fitted |
All the forms of the verb to fit
Present Simple
Full pagefit / fits
“This shirt fits me well.”
See the pagePresent Continuous
Full pageam / is / are fitting
“I fit into the car (not I am fitting into the car).”
See the pagePast Simple
Full pagefit (US) / fitted (UK)
“The dress fit her perfectly.”
See the pagePast Continuous
Full pagewas / were fitting
“I fit into the car (not I was fitting into the car).”
See the pagePresent Perfect
Full pagehave / has fit
“I have always fit into the car.”
See the pagePast Perfect
Full pagehad fit
“I had never fit into the car before that day.”
See the pageFuture Simple
Full pagewill fit
“I will fit into the car tomorrow.”
See the pageGoing to Future
Full pageam / is / are going to fit
“I'm going to fit into the car this weekend.”
See the pageConditional (would)
Full pagewould fit
“I would fit into the car if I were smaller.”
See the pageHow to use to fit
1. Being the right size
- These pants fit me perfectly.
- The shoes don't fit.
2. Matching something
A figurative meaning: something is right for a situation, or matches it well.
- This solution fits the problem.
- It fits perfectly.
3. Being fit (healthy)
As an adjective, fit means healthy and strong.
- I keep fit by jogging.
- She's very fit.
Common mistakes to avoid
1. This colour fits you ❌
Fit is about size. Suit is about style or colour. Say This colour suits you, and These jeans fit me (they are the right size). This is a common mistake in shops.
2. Fit in British slang
In very informal British English, fit can also mean good-looking, when you talk about a person. It is slang: at school and in writing, use fit to mean healthy and strong.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past simple of fit?+
There are two correct forms. In American English, the past is fit (no change). In British English, it is usually fitted (regular). The dress fit her perfectly (US). The dress fitted her well (UK). Choose the form that matches the English you learn.
What is the difference between fit and suit?+
Fit is about size: the clothes are not too big and not too small. Suit is about style: the colour or the look is good on you. The shirt fits me (it is the right size). Blue suits you (it looks good on you).
Does fit also mean healthy?+
Yes. As an adjective, fit means healthy and strong. Keep fit means to stay healthy. Get fit means to become healthy and strong again. The noun is fitness. In very informal British English, fit can also mean good-looking.
What is a fitting room?+
A fitting room is the small room in a shop where you try on clothes. In British English, people also say changing room. In American English, you also hear dressing room. To find one, ask: Where are the fitting rooms? To try something, ask: Can I try this on?
Is fit also a noun?+
Yes. (1) A fit is a sudden, short attack: a fit of rage is a sudden moment of great anger, and throw a fit means to get very angry. (2) A fit is also about size: The dress is a perfect fit (it is exactly the right size).
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