No one but a strong man is fit for the post.
Source: tatoeba (19233)
Fit
/fɪt/
Synonyms for "fit" (829 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Adjective(1 words)
Noun(1 words)
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (15)
Related words (25)
adequateadjustadjust toadjustedadjustmentadmissibleadoadvanceadvantageadvantageousadvisableaffect epilepsyagitationagree withakinetic epilepsyalive and kickingalterameliorateamok
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a propos, abdominal epilepsy, able, able-bodied, acceptable.
- Sentence evidence is available for fit, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "fit".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "fit"
Keep "fit" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "fit" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "fit", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "fit" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
43 entriesShowing 16 of 43 words.
More specific
23 entriesShowing 16 of 23 words.
Collocations
15 entriesa good fitfit as a fiddlefit for purposefit for usefit intofit like a glovefit of laughterfit the billfit the descriptionfit wellgood fitloose fitperfect fitproper fittight fit
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
8 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
26 entriesShowing 16 of 26 words.
Translations
21 translations across 12 languages.
Arabic
1 entries- لَاقَ verb (to make conform in size and shape)
Basque
1 entries- egokitu verb (to make conform in size and shape)
Bulgarian
1 entries- нага́ждам verb (to make conform in size and shape)
Esperanto
2 entries- adapti verb (to make conform in size and shape)
- alfari verb (to make conform in size and shape)
Finnish
3 entries- rukata verb (to make conform in size and shape)
- räätälöidä verb (to make conform in size and shape)
- sovittaa verb (to make conform in size and shape)
French
3 entries- adapter verb (to make conform in size and shape)
- ajuster verb (to make conform in size and shape)
- fitter verb (to make conform in size and shape)
Greek
2 entries- προσαρμόζω verb (to make conform in size and shape)
- ταιριάζω verb (to make conform in size and shape)
Hungarian
3 entries- beleilleszt verb (to make conform in size and shape)
- hozzáilleszt verb (to make conform in size and shape)
- illeszt verb (to make conform in size and shape)
Irish
1 entries- oiriúnaigh verb (to make conform in size and shape)
Italian
1 entries- adattare verb (to make conform in size and shape)
Pennsylvania German
1 entries- aabasse verb (to make conform in size and shape)
Portuguese
2 entries- adaptar verb (to make conform in size and shape)
- encaixar verb (to make conform in size and shape)
Sample sentences
64 total sentences available.
I'll bet he'd have a fit if his students fell asleep.
Source: tatoeba (21453)
I'll manage to fit you in next week.
Source: tatoeba (24915)
In my opinion he is not fit for the work.
Source: tatoeba (33510)
Showing 4 of 64 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "fit"?
Closest matches include a propos, abdominal epilepsy, able, able-bodied, acceptable.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "fit"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.