fit

Everyday

1. To fit means to be the right size and shape to go in a place or on a body. tree →
2. Fit also means healthy and strong. tree →
3. To fit something is to put it in place. tree →
4. A fit is a sudden short attack, like a fit of coughing or giggles. tree →
5. Fit means right or good enough for something. tree →

In the lessons

maths: how many things go into a box, a bag or a space; a sign of division (containers = total ÷ n; round up for leftovers); does it fit (compare sizes); PE and science: keeping fit, exercise and a healthy body; everyday life: shoes that fit, try it on to see if it fits; phrases: «fit in», «keep fit»

Examples

• How many books fit on a shelf? tree →
• 6 eggs fit in a box. tree →
• Can 30 people fit in the bus with 25 seats? tree →
• He keeps fit by running. tree →
• These shoes don't fit me any more. tree →
• The puzzle piece fits here. tree →
• We had a fit of giggles. tree →
• She fits in well at her new school. tree →
• I think it will just fit you. tree →

Note

«n fit in each» is a rate: containers = total ÷ n. Trap: round up containers if there is a remainder (31 people, 25 fit in a bus: 2 buses).

In Jewish tradition

maths: how many things go into a box, a bag or a space; a sign of division (containers = total ÷ n; round up for leftovers); does it fit (compare sizes); PE and science: keeping fit, exercise and a healthy body; everyday life: shoes that fit, try it on to see if it fits; phrases: «fit in», «keep fit»

Examples

• Is it fit to say to a king: 'Thou art base'? (Writings JOB.34.18, JPS 1917) tree →
• Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thy house. (Writings PRO.24.27, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

«n fit in each» is a rate: containers = total ÷ n. Trap: round up containers if there is a remainder (31 people, 25 fit in a bus: 2 buses).