noun. a display of bad temper he had a fit|she threw a tantrum|he made a scene |
noun. a sudden uncontrollable attack a paroxysm of giggling|a fit of coughing|convulsions of laughter |
noun. the manner in which something fits I admired the fit of her coat |
noun. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) a burst of applause|a fit of housecleaning |
verb. be agreeable or acceptable to This suits my needs |
verb. be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired This piece won't fit into the puzzle |
verb. make fit fit a dress|He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out |
verb. 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 |
verb. 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 |
verb. conform to some shape or size How does this shirt fit? |
verb. provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities |
verb. fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?|This job doesn't match my dreams|meet a need |
verb. make correspond or harmonize Match my sweater |
adj. 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 |
adj. physically and mentally sound or healthy felt relaxed and fit after their holiday|keeps fit with diet and exercise |
adj. (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 |
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