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fit

/ fit /
adjective/noun

Definitions & Examples

adjective Sense 1
meeting adequate standards for a purpose
"a fit subject for discussion"
"it is fit and proper that you be there"
"water fit to drink"
"fit for duty"
"do as you see fit to"
Similar:
acceptable appropriate suitable suited
Opposites:
unfit
noun Sense 2
the manner in which something fits
"I admired the fit of her coat"
Type of:
manner mode style
Kinds of:
hang
Derived:
go
adjective Sense 3
physically and mentally sound or healthy
"felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"
"keeps fit with diet and exercise"
Similar:
able able-bodied conditioned in condition(p)
Opposites:
unfit
See also:
healthy sound well
noun Sense 4
a display of bad temper
"he had a fit"
"she threw a tantrum"
"he made a scene"
Type of:
bad temper ill temper
verb Sense 5
insert or adjust several objects or people
"Can you fit the toy into the box?"
"This man can''t fit himself into our work environment"
Type of:
adapt accommodate
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 6
make fit
"fit a dress"
"He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"
Type of:
shape form
Kinds of:
dovetail
Derived:
fitter adjustment accommodation fitting
Causes:
go
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 7
conform to some shape or size
"How does this shirt fit?"
Type of:
be
Kinds of:
go
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody something
Somebody ----s something from somebody
verb Sense 8
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
"This piece won''t fit into the puzzle"
Kinds of:
tesselate joint
Derived:
fitting try-on trying on
Verb group:
blend go blend in
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
verb Sense 9
satisfy a condition or restriction
"Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"
Type of:
match correspond check
Kinds of:
coordinate fit the bill fill the bill behoove behove
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 10
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
"The two stories don''t agree in many details"
"The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"
"The suspect''s fingerprints don''t match those on the gun"
Opposites:
disagree disaccord discord
Type of:
equal be
Kinds of:
consist look answer coincide align
Derived:
agreement correspondence match mate
Verb group:
harmonize harmonise consort accord concord
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something to somebody
verb Sense 11
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
"The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
Type of:
supply provide render
Kinds of:
rig set set up mechanize mechanise
Derived:
kit outfit getup rig turnout
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
verb Sense 12
make correspond or harmonize
"Match my sweater"
Type of:
adjust set correct
Kinds of:
balance equilibrate equilibrize equilibrise
Derived:
adjustment accommodation fitting match
Verb group:
match
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
noun Sense 13
a sudden uncontrollable attack
"a paroxysm of giggling"
"a fit of coughing"
"convulsions of laughter"
Type of:
attack
noun Sense 14
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
"a burst of applause"
"a fit of housecleaning"
Type of:
activity
Kinds of:
fits and starts
Derived:
abound burst bristle
verb Sense 15
be agreeable or acceptable to
"This suits my needs"
Type of:
meet conform to
Derived:
fitter adjustment accommodation fitting
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s on something
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
15
Total Synonyms
8
Total Relationships
104
Times Searched
3
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acceptable appropriate suitable suited unfit manner mode style hang able able-bodied conditioned