English dictionary

fit

/f/I/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

meeting adequate standards for a purpose

adj.all

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.

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physically and mentally sound or healthy

adj.all

Examples
Felt relaxed and fit after their holiday.

Keeps fit with diet and exercise.

Antonyms unfit

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Adapted to an end, object, or design; suitable by nature or by art; suited by character, qualitties, circumstances, education, etc.; qualified; competent; worthy.

adjective

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a display of bad temper

noun.state

Examples
He had a fit.

Synonyms conniption scene tantrum

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a sudden uncontrollable attack

noun.state

Examples
A fit of coughing.

Synonyms convulsion paroxysm

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the manner in which something fits

noun.attribute

Examples
I admired the fit of her coat.

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a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

noun.act

Examples
A fit of housecleaning.

Synonyms burst

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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

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A stroke or blow.

noun

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be agreeable or acceptable to

verb.stative

Synonyms accommodate suit

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be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

verb.stative

Examples
This piece won't fit into the puzzle.

Synonyms go

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satisfy a condition or restriction

verb.stative

Synonyms conform to meet

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make fit

verb.change

Examples
Fit a dress.

He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out.

Synonyms harden season

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insert or adjust several objects or people

verb.change

Examples
Can you fit the toy into the box?

This man can't fit himself into our work environment.

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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

verb.stative

Synonyms agree check correspond gibe jibe match tally

Antonyms disaccord disagree discord

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conform to some shape or size

verb.stative

Examples
How does this shirt fit?

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provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

verb.possession

Synonyms equip fit out outfit

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make correspond or harmonize

verb.change

Synonyms match

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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