Noun | 1. | fit - a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene" |
2. | fit - a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter" Synonyms: convulsion, paroxysm | |
3. | fit - the manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her coat" | |
4. | fit - a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning" Synonyms: burst | |
Verb | 1. | fit - be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs" Synonyms: accommodate, suit |
2. | fit - be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle" Synonyms: go | |
3. | fit - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" Synonyms: conform to, meet | |
4. | fit - make fit; "fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out" | |
5. | fit - insert or adjust several objects or people; "Can you fit the toy into the box?"; "This man can't fit himself into our work environment" | |
6. | fit - be compatible, similar or consistent; 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" | |
7. | fit - conform to some shape or size; "How does this shirt fit?" | |
8. | fit - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" | |
9. | fit - make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater" Synonyms: match | |
Adj. | 1. | fit - meeting adequate standards for a purpose; "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" Antonyms: unfit - below the required standards for a purpose; "an unfit parent"; "unfit for human consumption" |
2. | fit - (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed; "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" | |
3. | fit - physically and mentally sound or healthy; "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise" Synonyms: healthy Antonyms: unfit - not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service" |