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fit
(f/I/t )

adjective (a)

  • meeting adequate standards for a purpose(adj.all)
    Example:
    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.
    source: wordnet30
  • physically and mentally sound or healthy(adj.all)
    Example:
    Felt relaxed and fit after their holiday.
    Keeps fit with diet and exercise.
    Antonym:
    unfit
    source: wordnet30
  • Adapted to an end, object, or design; suitable by nature or by art; suited by character, qualitties, circumstances, education, etc.; qualified; competent; worthy.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a display of bad temper(noun.state)
    Example:
    He had a fit.
    Synonym:
    conniption, scene, tantrum
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden uncontrollable attack(noun.state)
    Example:
    A fit of coughing.
    Synonym:
    convulsion, paroxysm
    source: wordnet30
  • the manner in which something fits(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    I admired the fit of her coat.
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)(noun.act)
    Example:
    A fit of housecleaning.
    Synonym:
    burst
    source: wordnet30
  • In Old English, a song; a strain; a canto or portion of a ballad; a passus.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The quality of being fit; adjustment; adaptedness; as of dress to the person of the wearer.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A stroke or blow.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed(adj.all)
    Example:
    In no fit state to continue.
    Fit to drop.
    Laughing fit to burst.
    She was fit to scream.
    Synonym:
    primed, set
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • be agreeable or acceptable to(verb.stative)
    Synonym:
    accommodate, suit
    source: wordnet30
  • be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired(verb.stative)
    Example:
    This piece won't fit into the puzzle.
    Synonym:
    go
    source: wordnet30
  • satisfy a condition or restriction(verb.stative)
    Synonym:
    conform to, meet
    source: wordnet30
  • make fit(verb.change)
    Example:
    Fit a dress.
    He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out.
    Synonym:
    harden, season
    source: wordnet30
  • insert or adjust several objects or people(verb.change)
    Example:
    Can you fit the toy into the box?.
    This man can't fit himself into our work environment.
    source: wordnet30
  • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics(verb.stative)
    Synonym:
    agree, check, correspond, gibe, jibe, match, tally
    Antonym:
    disaccord, disagree, discord
    source: wordnet30
  • conform to some shape or size(verb.stative)
    Example:
    How does this shirt fit?.
    source: wordnet30
  • provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    equip, fit out, outfit
    source: wordnet30
  • make correspond or harmonize(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    match
    source: wordnet30
  • To make fit or suitable; to adapt to the purpose intended; to qualify; to put into a condition of readiness or preparation.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be proper or becoming.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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