Sure! Let’s break down the word "fitter."
Definition:
As an adjective: "Fitter" means to be in better health or physical condition compared to before.
As a noun: A "fitter" is a person who adjusts or makes clothes (garments) to fit someone perfectly.
Usage Instructions:
As an adjective: You can use "fitter" to compare someone's current health or fitness level to their previous state. It’s often used with the word "more" to say someone is "fitter than" someone else.
As a noun: You would use "fitter" when talking about someone who works with clothing, ensuring it fits the person who will wear it.
Examples:
Adjective: "After joining the gym, I feel much fitter than I did last year."
Noun: "The fitter took my measurements to make sure the dress fits perfectly."
Advanced Usage:
In fitness contexts, "fitter" can imply not just weight loss or muscle gain, but also improvements in stamina, flexibility, and overall health.
As a noun, "fitter" can refer to specialists in various fields, such as a "pipe fitter" or "furniture fitter," who adjust items to meet specific requirements.
Word Variants:
The base word is "fit," which can also be a verb (to fit something to someone) or an adjective (describing something that is the right size).
"Fit" (adjective) → "Fitter" (comparative form) → "Fittest" (superlative form).
Different Meanings:
Synonyms:
For the adjective: healthier, more robust, stronger.
For the noun: tailor, seamstress, adjuster.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
Summary:
"Fitter" can describe someone who is in better shape, or it can refer to a professional who ensures that clothing fits well. You can use it to compare health levels or to talk about someone’s job in tailoring or adjusting clothes.