fit (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 16 senses of the word *fit*:
ADJECTIVE	all	fit	meeting adequate standards for a purpose
all	fit, primed, set	(usually followed by 'to' or 'for') on the point of or strongly disposed
all	fit	physically and mentally sound or healthy
NOUN	state	fit, tantrum, scene, conniption	a display of bad temper
state	fit, paroxysm, convulsion	a sudden uncontrollable attack
attribute	fit	the manner in which something fits
act	fit, burst	a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
VERB	stative	fit, suit, accommodate	be agreeable or acceptable to
stative	fit, go	be the right size or shape
stative	fit, meet, conform to	satisfy a condition or restriction
change	fit	make fit
change	fit	insert or adjust several objects or people
stative	fit, match, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree	be compatible, similar or consistent
stative	fit	conform to some shape or size
possession	fit, equip, fit out, outfit	provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
change	fit, match	make correspond or harmonize

fit > pronunciation
Sounds	fih't
Rhymes	acquit ... writ: 186 rhymes with iht...

English > *fit*: 16 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	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"
Narrower	acceptable	Adequate for the purpose
	suitable, suited	meant or adapted for an occasion or use
	worthy	Having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way
See also	appropriate	Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
Opposite	unfit	Below the required standards for a purpose
Catalan	adequat, adient, apropiat, capaç, convenient, encertat, escaient, idoni, indicat
Spanish	acertado, adecuado, apropiado, capaz, conveniente, idóneo
Nouns	fitness	the quality of being suitable
Adverbs	fitly	in an appropriate manner

English > *fit*: 16 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	(usually followed by 'to' or 'for') on the point of or strongly disposed.
Examples	"in no fit state to continue" "fit to drop" "laughing fit to burst" "she was fit to scream"
Synonyms	primed, set
Broader	ready	Completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
Nouns	fitness	the quality of being suitable

English > *fit*: 16 senses > adjective 3
Meaning	physically and mentally sound or healthy.
Examples	"felt relaxed and fit after their holiday" "keeps fit with diet and exercise"
Narrower	able, able-bodied	Having a strong healthy body
Narrower	conditioned, in condition	physically fit
See also	healthy	Having or indicating good health in body or mind
	sound	financially secure and safe
	well	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
Opposite	unfit	not in good physical or mental condition
Nouns	fitness	the quality of being qualified

English > *fit*: 16 senses > noun 1, state
Meaning	A display of bad temper.
Example	"he had a fit"
Synonyms	tantrum, scene, conniption
Broader	bad temper, ill temper	A persisting angry mood

English > *fit*: 16 senses > noun 2, state
Meaning	A sudden uncontrollable attack.
Example	"a fit of coughing"
Synonyms	paroxysm, convulsion
Broader	attack	A sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

English > *fit*: 16 senses > noun 3, attribute
Meaning	The manner in which something fits.
Example	"I admired the fit of her coat"
Narrower	hang	The way a garment hangs
Broader	manner, mode, style, way, fashion	How something is done or how it happens
Spanish	talle
Verbs	fit	make fit
Verbs	fit	be the right size or shape

English > *fit*: 16 senses > noun 4, act
Meaning	A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason).
Example	"a fit of housecleaning"
Synonym	burst
Narrower	fits and starts	repeated bursts of activity
Broader	activity	Any specific behavior

English > *fit*: 16 senses > verb 1, stative
Meaning	Be agreeable or acceptable to.
Pattern	Something ----s somebody
Synonyms	suit, accommodate
Broader	meet, fit, conform to	satisfy a condition or restriction
Catalan	acomodar, adaptar, ajustar
Spanish	acomodar, adaptar, ajustar
Nouns	fitter	someone who fits a garment to a particular person

English > *fit*: 16 senses > verb 2, stative
Meaning	Be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired.
Pattern	Something ----s
Model	These cars won't fit
Example	"This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
Synonym	go
Caused by	dovetail	fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
Caused by	fit	make fit
Narrower	joint	fit as if by joints
Narrower	tessellate	fit together exactly, of identical shapes
Broader	fit	conform to some shape or size
Similar to	blend, go, blend in	blend or harmonize
Catalan	cabre
Participle	fitted	being the right size and shape to fit as desired
Nouns	fit	the manner in which something fits
Nouns	fitting	putting clothes on to see whether they fit

English > *fit*: 16 senses > verb 3, stative
Meaning	satisfy a condition or restriction.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonyms	meet, conform to
Narrower	behoove, behove	Be appropriate or necessary
	coordinate	Be co-ordinated
	fit the bill, fill the bill	Be what is needed or be good enough for what is required
	satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to	Meet the requirements or expectations of
	suit, accommodate, fit	Be agreeable or acceptable to
Broader	match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree	Be compatible, similar or consistent
Spanish	ajustar, corresponder, encajar

English > *fit*: 16 senses > verb 4, change
Meaning	make fit.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something PP
Model	They fit the cape
Examples	"fit a dress" "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out "
Cause to	fit, go	Be the right size or shape
Narrower	dovetail	fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
Broader	shape, form	Give shape or form to
Catalan	acomodar, adequar, ajustar
Spanish	acomodar, adecuar, ajustar
Nouns	fit	the manner in which something fits
	fitter	someone who fits a garment to a particular person
	fitting	making or becoming suitable

English > *fit*: 16 senses > verb 5, change
Meaning	insert or adjust several objects or people.
Pattern	Somebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples	"Can you fit the toy into the box?" "This man can't fit himself into our work environment"
Broader	adapt, accommodate	make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
Catalan	adequar
Spanish	adecuar

English > *fit*: 16 senses > verb 6, stative
Meaning	Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics / characteristics.
Pattern	Something ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Synonyms	match, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
Narrower	adhere	Be compatible or in accordance with
	align	Be or come into adjustment with
	answer	match or correspond
	befit, suit, beseem	accord or comport with
	coincide	Be the same
	consist	Be consistent in form, tenor, or character
	correlate	To bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
	corroborate, underpin, bear out, support	support / support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
	harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree	Go together
	homologize	Be homologous
	look	accord in appearance with
	meet, fit, conform to	satisfy a condition or restriction
	parallel	Be parallel to
	pattern	form a pattern
	resemble	Appear like
	rhyme, rime	Be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable
	square	Be compatible with
	twin, duplicate, parallel	duplicate or match
Broader	equal, be	Be identical or equivalent to
Opposite	disagree, disaccord, discord	Be different from one another
Similar to	check, check out	Be verified or confirmed
Similar to	harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree	Go together
Catalan	correspondre, semblar
Spanish	corresponder

English > *fit*: 16 senses > verb 7, stative
Meaning	conform to some shape or size.
Pattern	Something ----s something Adjective/Noun; Something ----s Adjective/Noun
Example	"How does this shirt fit?"
Narrower	fit, go	Be the right size or shape
Broader	be	Have the quality of being
Catalan	cabre
Spanish	caber, ir

English > *fit*: 16 senses > verb 8, possession
Meaning	Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody with something
Synonyms	equip, fit out, outfit
Narrower	accouter, accoutre	Provide with military equipment
	appoint	Furnish
	armor, armour	equip with armor
	collar	Furnish with a collar / collar / collar
	commission	put into commission
	fin	equip (a car) with fins
	fuse	equip with a fuse / fuse
	horseshoe	equip (a horse) with a horseshoe or horseshoes
	instrument	equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
	invest, clothe, adorn	Furnish with power or authority
	kit out, kit up, kit	Supply with a set of articles or tools
	mechanize, mechanise, motorize, motorise	equip with armed and armored motor vehicles
	motorize	equip with a motor
	motorize	equip with a motor vehicle
	muzzle	fit with a muzzle
	re-equip, rejig	Re-equip a factory or plant
	refit	fit out again
	rig, set, set up	equip with sails or masts
	shaft	equip with a shaft
	spar	Furnish with spars
	spur	equip with spurs
	stave	Furnish with staves
	stock	equip with a stock
	turn out	outfit or equip, as with accessories
	wire	Provide with electrical circuits
Broader	supply, provide, render, furnish	Give something useful or necessary to
Nouns	fitting	(usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)

English > *fit*: 16 senses > verb 9, change
Meaning	make correspond or harmonize.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Model	They fit the cape
Synonym	match
Narrower	balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise	Bring into balance or equilibrium
Broader	adjust, set, correct	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
Similar to	match	Be equal or harmonize
Nouns	fitting	making or becoming suitable

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