B2noun2K

Kit

UK /["/kɪt/"]/US /["/kɪt/"]/

Definition

a set of tools or equipment that you use for a particular purpose

In simple words: A set of items needed for a specific purpose.

Examples

  • She bought a sewing kit to mend her clothes.
  • The first aid kit in the car is essential for emergencies.
  • The hockey team's kit includes jerseys, helmets, and pads.
  • The explorers packed a survival kit before starting their journey.
  • The mechanic handed me a toolkit to fix the engine.
  • She assembled the model airplane kit carefully following the instructions.
  • The newborn fox, called a kit, was barely visible in the bushes.
  • He named his pet fox kit after reading about them in a book.

Usage notes

Use 'kit' when referring to a set of tools or items required for a task, like a first-aid kit or a sewing kit. It's more common in everyday situations than in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

kit + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'kit' as a 'pack' of useful tools — both start with 'k'.

Collocations

  • emergency
  • first-aid
  • make-up
  • in a/​the kit
  • construction
  • starter
  • assemble
  • install
  • come with something
  • consist of something
  • contain something
  • from a kit
  • kit for
  • in kit form
  • gym
  • PE
  • sports
  • bag

Synonyms

  • set
  • package
  • collection
  • group
  • bundle

Antonyms

  • disassemble
  • dismantle
  • strip

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'kits' — forgetting to use the plural when talking about multiple sets.
  • Using 'kit' when referring to items that are not packaged together.
  • Mixing up the meaning with unrelated terms like 'outfit' or 'gear'.