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fit

adjective · noun · verb

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01adjective

meeting adequate standards for a purpose

“a fit subject for discussion”

“it is fit and proper that you be there”

02adjective

(usually followed by ‘to’ or ‘for’) on the point of or strongly disposed

“in no fit state to continue”

“fit to drop”

03adjective

physically and mentally sound or healthy

“felt relaxed and fit after their holiday”

“keeps fit with diet and exercise”

04noun

a display of bad temper

“he had a fit”

“she threw a tantrum”

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05noun

a sudden uncontrollable attack

“a paroxysm of giggling”

“a fit of coughing”

06noun

the manner in which something fits

“I admired the fit of her coat”

07noun

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

“a burst of applause”

“a fit of housecleaning”

08verb

be agreeable or acceptable to

“This suits my needs”

09verb

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

“This piece won't fit into the puzzle”

10verb

make fit

“fit a dress”

“He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out”

11verb

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”

12verb

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 form”

13verb

conform to some shape or size

“How does this shirt fit?”

14verb

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

“The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities”

15verb

fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

“does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?”

“This job doesn't match my dreams”

16verb

make correspond or harmonize

“Match my sweater”

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