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fit > 16 senses
ADJECTIVE1fit, fit to, fit forMeeting adequate standards for a purpose
2fit, primed, set(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
3fit, healthyPhysically and mentally sound or healthy
NOUN1fit, tantrum, scene, conniptionA display of bad temper
2fit, paroxysm, convulsionA sudden uncontrollable attack
3fitThe manner in which something fits
4fit, burstA sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
VERB1fit, suit, accommodateBe agreeable or acceptable to
2fit, goBe the right size or shape
3fit, meet, conform toSatisfy a condition or restriction
4fitMake fit
5fitInsert or adjust several objects or people
6fit, match, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agreeBe compatible, similar or consistent
7fitConform to some shape or size
8fit, equip, fit out, outfitProvide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
9fit, matchMake correspond or harmonize
fit > pronunciation
Soundsfih't
Rhymesacquit, admit, affectionate, and 178 more rhymes in iht at the HyperDic website...
fit > adjective 1
MeaningMeeting adequate standards for a purpose.
Examples"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"
Synonymsfit to, fit for
Similaracceptable; appropriate, suitable, suited
Contraryunfit
Adverbsfitly
fit > adjective 2
Meaning(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed.
Examples"in no fit state to continue"; "fit to drop"; "laughing fit to burst"; "she was fit to scream"
Synonymsprimed, set
Similar toready
fit > adjective 3
MeaningPhysically and mentally sound or healthy.
Examples"felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise"
Synonymshealthy
Similarable, able-bodied; conditioned, in condition
See alsohealthy; sound; well
Contraryunfit
fit > noun 1, state
MeaningA display of bad temper.
Examples"he had a fit"
Synonymstantrum, scene, conniption
Broaderbad temper, ill temper
fit > noun 2, state
MeaningA sudden uncontrollable attack.
Examples"a fit of coughing"
Synonymsparoxysm, convulsion
Broaderattack
fit > noun 3, attribute
MeaningThe manner in which something fits.
Examples"I admired the fit of her coat"
Narrowerhang
Broadermanner, mode, style, way, fashion
Verbsfit; fit
fit > noun 4, act
MeaningA sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason).
Examples"a fit of housecleaning"
Synonymsburst
Narrowerfits and starts
Broaderactivity
fit > verb 1, stative
MeaningBe agreeable or acceptable to.
PatternSomething ----s somebody
Synonymssuit, accommodate
Broadermeet, fit, conform to
Nounsfitter
fit > verb 2, stative
MeaningBe the right size or shape. Fit correctly or as desired.
PatternSomething ----s
ModelThese cars won't fit
Examples"This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
Synonymsgo
Caused byfit; dovetail
Narrowertesselate; joint
Broaderfit
Similar toblend, go, blend in
Nounsfit; fitting
fit > verb 3, stative
MeaningSatisfy a condition or restriction.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsmeet, conform to
Narrowercoordinate; fit the bill, fill the bill; behoove, behove; satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to; suit, accommodate, fit
Broadermatch, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
fit > verb 4, change
MeaningMake fit.
PatternSomebody ----s something PP
ModelThey fit the cape
Examples"fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"
Cause tofit, go
Narrowerdovetail
Broadershape, form
Nounsfitting; fit; fitter
fit > verb 5, change
MeaningInsert or adjust several objects or people.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"Can you fit the toy into the box?"; "This man can't fit himself into our work environment"
Broaderadapt, accommodate
fit > verb 6, stative
MeaningBe compatible, similar or consistent. Coincide in their characteristics.
PatternSomething ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Synonymsmatch, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
Narrowerconsist; look; answer; coincide; align; correlate; parallel; twin, duplicate, parallel; square; corroborate, underpin, bear out, support; resemble; meet, fit, conform to; homologize; befit, suit, beseem; harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree; pattern; adhere; rhyme, rime
Broaderequal, be
Contrarydisagree, disaccord, discord
Similar tocheck, check out; harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree
fit > verb 7, stative
MeaningConform to some shape or size.
PatternSomething ----s something Adjective/Noun; Something ----s Adjective/Noun
Examples"How does this shirt fit?"
Narrowerfit, go
Broaderbe
fit > verb 8, possession
MeaningProvide with (something) usually for a specific purpose.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody with something
Synonymsequip, fit out, outfit
Narrowerrig, set, set up; mechanize, mechanise, motorize, motorise; fuse; collar; spur; fin; motorize; motorize; stock; horseshoe; turn out; instrument; muzzle; weatherstrip; kit out, kit up, kit; appoint; re-equip, rejig; refit; armor, armour; accouter, accoutre; wire; shaft; spar; stave; invest, clothe, adorn; commission
Broadersupply, provide, render, furnish
Nounsfitting
fit > verb 9, change
MeaningMake correspond or harmonize.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
ModelThey fit the cape
Synonymsmatch
Narrowerbalance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
Broaderadjust, set, correct
Similar tomatch
Nounsfitting

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