Past tense of fit
The past simple of fit is fitted and the past participle is fitted: fit – fitted – fitted.
- Base form V1
- fit
- Past simple V2
- fitted
- Past participle V3
- fitted
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Meaning of fit
To have suitable dimensions or form for entering a particular space
- ExampleThe cabinet will not fit through this doorway.
Fit, fitted, fitted in sentences
- Past simpleThe dress fitted her perfectly.
- Past participleThe kitchen has been fitted with new cupboards.
Similar verbs
Built on fit, with the same forms: refit, retrofit.
Past simple and past participle the same, like fit: have, make, think, say, find, feel, keep, tell.
Common questions
What is the past tense of fit?
Fitted. For example: The dress fitted her perfectly.
What is the past participle of fit?
Fitted. It follows be in the passive, as in The kitchen has been fitted with new cupboards.
Is fit a regular verb?
Mostly, yes: fit usually takes -ed (fitted). It is listed with the irregular verbs because fit is also correct.