fit
fit /ˈfɪt/
adjective
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(
)
Meeting adequate standards for a purpose
(
fit
)
meeting adequate standards for a purpose
A fit subject for discussion
a fit subject for discussion
It is fit and proper that you be there
it is fit and proper that you be there
Water fit to drink
water fit to drink
Fit for duty
fit for duty
Do as you see fit to
do as you see fit to
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()
(usually followed by 'to' or 'for') on the point of or strongly disposed
(
primed
, fit
, set
)
(usually followed by 'to' or 'for') on the point of or strongly disposed
In no fit state to continue
in no fit state to continue
Fit to drop
fit to drop
Laughing fit to burst
laughing fit to burst
She was fit to scream
she was fit to scream
Primed for a fight
primed for a fight
We are set to go at any time
we are set to go at any time
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()
Physically and mentally sound or healthy
(
fit
)
physically and mentally sound or healthy
Felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
Keeps fit with diet and exercise
keeps fit with diet and exercise
noun
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()
A display of bad temper
(
conniption
[Informal, N. American] , hissy fit
[Informal] , scene
, fit
, tantrum
)
a display of bad temper
He had a fit
he had a fit
She threw a tantrum
she threw a tantrum
He made a scene
he made a scene
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()
The manner in which something fits
(
fit
)
the manner in which something fits
I admired the fit of her coat
I admired the fit of her coat
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()
A sudden uncontrollable attack
(
convulsion
, paroxysm
, fit
)
a sudden uncontrollable attack
A paroxysm of giggling
a paroxysm of giggling
A fit of coughing
a fit of coughing
Convulsions of laughter
convulsions of laughter
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A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
(
fit
, burst
)
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
A burst of applause
a burst of applause
A fit of housecleaning
a fit of housecleaning
verb
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()
Be agreeable or acceptable to
(
accommodate
, suit
, fit
)
be agreeable or acceptable to
This suits my needs
This suits my needs
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()
Be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
(
go
, fit
)
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
This piece won't fit into the puzzle
This piece won't fit into the puzzle
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()
Make fit
(
fit
)
make fit
Fit a dress
fit a dress
He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
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()
Insert or adjust several objects or people
(
fit
)
insert or adjust several objects or people
Can you fit the toy into the box?
Can you fit the toy into the box?
This man can't fit himself into our work environment
This man can't fit himself into our work environment
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()
Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
(
check
, gibe
, jibe
, agree
, correspond
, fit
, match
, tally
)
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
The two stories don't agree in many details
The two stories don't agree in many details
The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
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()
Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
(
outfit
, fit
, fit out
, equip
)
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
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()
Conform to some shape or size
(
fit
)
conform to some shape or size
How does this shirt fit?
How does this shirt fit?
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Make correspond or harmonize
(
fit
, match
)
make correspond or harmonize
Match my sweater
Match my sweater
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Fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
(
conform to
, fit
, fulfil
, fill
, fulfill
, meet
, satisfy
)
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
This job doesn't match my dreams
This job doesn't match my dreams
Meet a need
meet a need
