fit (adj.)

  1. 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'

  2. physically and mentally sound or healthy; felt relaxed and fit after their holiday; keeps fit with diet and exercise'

    fit (n.)

  1. a display of bad temper; he had a fit; she threw a tantrum; he made a scene

    [ Syn: tantrum , scene , conniption ]

  2. a sudden uncontrollable attack; a paroxysm of giggling; a fit of coughing; convulsions of laughter

    [ Syn: paroxysm , convulsion ]

  3. the manner in which something fits; I admired the fit of her coat'

  4. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); a burst of applause; a fit of housecleaning

    [ Syn: burst ]

    fit (adj.)

  1. (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

    [ Syn: primed , set ]

    fit (v.)

  1. be agreeable or acceptable to; This suits my needs

    [ Syn: suit , accommodate ]

  2. be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; This piece wont fit into the puzzle

    [ Syn: go ]

  3. satisfy a condition or restriction; Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?

    [ Syn: meet , conform to ]

  4. make fit; fit a dress; He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out'

  5. 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. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; The two stories dont agree in many details; The handwriting checks with the signature on the check; The suspects fingerprints dont match those on the gun

    [ Syn: match , correspond , check , jibe , gibe , tally , agree ]

  7. conform to some shape or size; How does this shirt fit?'

  8. provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities

    [ Syn: equip , fit out , outfit ]

  9. make correspond or harmonize; Match my sweater

    [ Syn: match ]

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