Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of fit
"The doctor asked me to keep track of how many seizure fits I had last week."
In plain English: Fits are sudden, involuntary muscle spasms that cause someone to shake uncontrollably.
"The small suitcase fits perfectly in the overhead compartment."
Usage: Use "fits" to refer to multiple sudden episodes of strong emotion or physical convulsions, such as laughing fits or anger fits. Do not use this form when you need the singular noun "fit.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fit
"She fits perfectly into the team because her skills complement everyone else's strengths."
In plain English: To fit is to be the right size or shape for something so it goes inside or works with it properly.
"The new shoes fit perfectly with my outfit."
Usage: Use "fits" to describe when something matches in size, shape, or style with its intended purpose or wearer. This third-person singular form applies only to he, she, it, or a singular noun as the subject.
Fits is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb fit, which derives from Old English fittan meaning to make suitable or appropriate. It entered Middle English with no significant change in core meaning before becoming standard modern usage.