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Fitness

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfɪtnəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfɪtnəs/"]/

Meaning of Fitness

the state of being physically healthy and strong

In simple words: Being healthy and strong through exercise.

Fitness in a sentence

• She goes to the gym regularly to improve her fitness.
• Fitness is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Many people join fitness classes to stay motivated.
• He tracks his fitness progress using a mobile app.
• A good diet is as important as fitness for overall health.

How to use Fitness

Used in contexts related to health and exercise. Common in discussions about sports, gyms, and health routines. Not typically used in casual conversations outside these topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a person lifting weights to stay fit — ‘fit-ness’ sounds like 'fit-ness'.

Related words

Collocations with Fitness

• full
• peak
• low
• degree
• level
• attain
• maintain
• be back to
• level
• training
• plan
• health and fitness

Synonyms for Fitness

• health
• well-being
• strength
• shape
• condition

Opposites of Fitness

• unfitness
• weakness

Common mistakes with Fitness

• Confused with 'fit' as an adjective.
• Used inappropriately as a verb (e.g., 'fitnessing').
• Using 'fitness' in very formal writing.

Frequently asked questions about Fitness

What does Fitness mean?

Being healthy and strong through exercise.

What is the definition of Fitness?

the state of being physically healthy and strong

How do you use Fitness in a sentence?

She goes to the gym regularly to improve her fitness.

Can you give another example of Fitness?

Fitness is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

What are synonyms for Fitness?

Common alternatives include health, well-being, strength, shape, condition.

What is the opposite of Fitness?

Opposite meanings include unfitness, weakness.

What words go with Fitness?

It commonly pairs with full, peak, low, degree, level, attain, maintain, be back to, level, training, plan, health and fitness.

What are common mistakes when using Fitness?

Confused with 'fit' as an adjective. Used inappropriately as a verb (e.g., 'fitnessing'). Using 'fitness' in very formal writing.

How do you pronounce Fitness?

US: /["/ˈfɪtnəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɪtnəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fitness?

Used in contexts related to health and exercise. Common in discussions about sports, gyms, and health routines. Not typically used in casual conversations outside these topics.

What CEFR level is Fitness?

"Fitness" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.