easy
Her kind words were a fitting tribute.
What does Fitting mean?
suitable or matched to a need
Dictionary definition
Suitable for a situation; also a session for checking how clothing fits.
Example sentences
Fitting in a sentence
medium
The costume fitting happened after school.
hard
A fitting example should match the idea being explained.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice fitting in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Fitting
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does fitting mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of fitting.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to fitting?
Suitable is closest because fitting means suitable or matched to a need.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to fitting?
Unsuitable is the opposite because it contrasts with fitting, which means suitable or matched to a need.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Fitting
Voice settings
Sounds like
fit · ing · strongest beat: fit
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordFitting.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningFitting means suitable or matched to a need.
ExampleExample: Her kind words were a fitting tribute.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fit · ing
- Strongest beat
- fit
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fit.
Your turn
Say Fitting
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced fitting.
Synonyms
Words like Fitting
suitableClose in meaning in many contexts.
appropriateClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unsuitableUseful contrast for understanding the word.
wrongUseful contrast for understanding the word.
Synonym practice
Want to practice fitting synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The fitting answer matched the question well," then compare close word choices. Practice fitting synonyms.
Word family
Fitting word family
Base word
fit
adjective
fitting
Suitable or appropriate.
noun
fittings
Plural form when naming attached parts.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Fitting and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice FITTING” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice FITTING
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with FITTING
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice FITTING
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes FITTING.
Practice FITTING
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words