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 fit fit /ˈfɪt/

adjective

  1. () 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
  2. () (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
  3. () 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

  1. () 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
  2. () 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
  3. () 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
  4. 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

  1. () Be agreeable or acceptable to  ( accommodate , suit , fit )
    be agreeable or acceptable to
     This suits my needs
    This suits my needs
  2. () 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
  3. () 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
  4. () 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
  5. () 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
  6. () 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
  7. () Conform to some shape or size  ( fit )
    conform to some shape or size
     How does this shirt fit?
    How does this shirt fit?
  8. Make correspond or harmonize  ( fit , match )
    make correspond or harmonize
     Match my sweater
    Match my sweater
  9. 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