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a great fit — someone or something that is very suitable or appropriate for a particular job, role, situation, or person

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: someone or something that is very suitable or appropriate for a particular job, role, situation, or person

Pronunciation (IPA): /ə ˈɡreɪt ˈfɪt/

Example Sentences

  • The new employee turned out to be a great fit for the office culture — even the office cat likes him.
  • This apartment is a great fit for our budget and lifestyle.
  • My blind date said we'd be a great fit, but he showed up wearing my exact outfit.

a great fit

NOUN

[/ə ˈɡreɪt ˈfɪt/]

someone or something that is very suitable or appropriate for a particular job, role, situation, or person

The new hire turned out to be a great fit for the team.
💡 Concept

The new hire turned out to be a great fit for the team.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ə ˈɡreɪt ˈfɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ə ˈɡreɪt ˈfɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootfit

Origin

From Old English 'great' (large, notable) combined with Middle English 'fit' (suitable, appropriate), originally referring to clothing that matched the body well.

Breakdown

great (excellent, notable) + fit (suitable match)

🎵Rhyme

a perfect fit
a good fit
a nice fit

🔗Collocations

be a great fit for
a great fit for the job
seem like a great fit
a great fit for the team
find a great fit
make a great fit

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The new employee turned out to be a great fit for the office culture — even the office cat likes him.”

“This apartment is a great fit for our budget and lifestyle.”

😄 Fun example

“My blind date said we'd be a great fit, but he showed up wearing my exact outfit.”

“Based on your skills, this position would be a great fit for you.”

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