noun
a display of bad temper
Synonyms
Examples
- he had a fit
- she threw a tantrum
- he made a scene
noun
a sudden uncontrollable attack
Synonyms
Examples
- a paroxysm of giggling
- a fit of coughing
- convulsions of laughter
noun
the manner in which something fits
Examples
- I admired the fit of her coat
noun
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Synonyms
Examples
- a burst of applause
- a fit of housecleaning
verb
be agreeable or acceptable to
Synonyms
Examples
- This suits my needs
verb
be the right size or shape
Synonyms
Examples
- fit correctly or as desired
- This piece won't fit into the puzzle
verb
make fit
Examples
- fit a dress
- He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
verb
insert or adjust several objects or people
Examples
- Can you fit the toy into the box?
- This man can't fit himself into our work environment
verb
be compatible, similar or consistent
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
verb
conform to some shape or size
Examples
- How does this shirt fit?
verb
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
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Examples
- The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
verb
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
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Examples
- does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
- This job doesn't match my dreams
- meet a need
verb
make correspond or harmonize
Synonyms
Examples
- Match my sweater
adjective
meeting 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
adjective
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
Synonyms
fit(p)
primed(p)
set(p)
Examples
- in no fit state to continue
- fit to drop
- laughing fit to burst
- she was fit to scream
- primed for a fight
- we are set to go at any time
adjective
physically and mentally sound or healthy
Examples
- felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
- keeps fit with diet and exercise