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fit

/fˈɪt/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

  1. be agreeable or acceptable to
    “This suits my needs”
  2. be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
    “This piece won't fit into the puzzle”
  3. make fit
    “fit a dress”
  4. insert or adjust several objects or people
    “Can you fit the toy into the box?”
  5. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
    “The two stories don't agree in many details”
  6. conform to some shape or size
    “How does this shirt fit?”
  7. provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
    “The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities”
  8. fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
    “does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?”
  9. make correspond or harmonize
    “Match my sweater”

adjective

  1. meeting adequate standards for a purpose
    “a fit subject for discussion”
  2. (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
    “in no fit state to continue”
  3. physically and mentally sound or healthy
    “felt relaxed and fit after their holiday”

noun

  1. a display of bad temper
    “he had a fit”
  2. a sudden uncontrollable attack
    “a paroxysm of giggling”
  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”

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