Phrase guide

keep fit

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Exercises designed to promote physical fitness if performed regularly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To exercise for physical fitness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I keep fit by kickboxing every week.

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History

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kuntoilu — exercises
  • Finnish: kuntoliikunta — exercises
  • Chinese Mandarin: 健身 (jiànshēn) — exercise for physical fitness
  • Finnish: kuntoilla — exercise for physical fitness
  • Italian: tenersi in forma — exercise for physical fitness
  • Kyrgyz: дене көнүгүүлөрүнүн комплекси (dene könügüülörünün kompleksi) — exercise for physical fitness
  • Turkish: formda kalmak — exercise for physical fitness