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FIT





Definition:

  1. [noun] a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
    Synonyms: tantrum, scene, conniption

  2. [noun] a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
    Synonyms: paroxysm, convulsion

  3. [noun] the manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her coat"

  4. [noun] a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
    Synonyms: burst

  5. [verb] be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"
    Synonyms: suit, accommodate

  6. [verb] be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
    Synonyms: go

  7. [verb] satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"
    Synonyms: meet, conform to

  8. [verb] make fit; "fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"

  9. [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"

  10. [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"
    Synonyms: match, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree

  11. [verb] conform to some shape or size; "How does this shirt fit?"

  12. [verb] provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
    Synonyms: equip, out, out

  13. [verb] make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater"
    Synonyms: match

  14. [adjective] 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"
    Synonyms: to, for

  15. [adjective] (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"
    Synonyms: primed, set

  16. [adjective] physically and mentally sound or healthy; "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise"
    Synonyms: healthy

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