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English adjective: fit | |||
| 1. | fit meeting adequate standards for a purpose | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Similar | acceptable, suitable, suited, worthy | ||
| See also | appropriate | ||
| Antonyms | unfit | ||
| 2. | fit (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed | ||
| Samples | 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 | ||
| Similar | ready | ||
| Antonyms | unready | ||
| 3. | fit physically and mentally sound or healthy | ||
| Samples | Felt relaxed and fit after their holiday. Keeps fit with diet and exercise. | ||
| Similar | able, able-bodied, conditioned, in condition | ||
| See also | healthy, sound, well | ||
| Antonyms | unfit | ||
English noun: fit | |||
| 1. | fit (state) a display of bad temper | ||
| Samples | He had a fit. She threw a tantrum. He made a scene. | ||
| Synonyms | conniption, scene, tantrum | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bad temper, ill temper | ||
| 2. | fit (state) a sudden uncontrollable attack | ||
| Samples | A paroxysm of giggling. A fit of coughing. Convulsions of laughter. | ||
| Synonyms | convulsion, paroxysm | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | attack | ||
| 3. | fit (attribute) the manner in which something fits | ||
| Samples | I admired the fit of her coat. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fashion, manner, mode, style, way | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | hang | ||
| 4. | fit (act) a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) | ||
| Samples | A burst of applause. A fit of housecleaning. | ||
| Synonyms | burst | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | activity | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | fits and starts | ||
English verb: fit | |||
| 1. | fit (stative) be agreeable or acceptable to | ||
| Samples | This suits my needs. | ||
| Synonyms | accommodate, suit | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | conform to, fit, meet | ||
| 2. | fit (stative) be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired | ||
| Samples | This piece won't fit into the puzzle. | ||
| Examples | These cars won't fit | ||
| Synonyms | go | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fit | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | joint, tessellate | ||
| Verb group | blend, blend in, go | ||
| 3. | fit (stative) satisfy a condition or restriction | ||
| Samples | Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?. | ||
| Synonyms | conform to, meet | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | accommodate, behoove, behove, coordinate, fill the bill, fit, fit the bill, fulfil, fulfill, live up to, satisfy, suit | ||
| 4. | fit (change) make fit | ||
| Samples | Fit a dress. He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out. | ||
| Examples | They fit the cape | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | form, shape | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | dovetail | ||
| Cause | fit, go | ||
| 5. | fit (change) insert or adjust several objects or people | ||
| Samples | Can you fit the toy into the box?. This man can't fit himself into our work environment. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody PP. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | accommodate, adapt | ||
| 6. | fit (stative) be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics | ||
| Samples | 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 | agree, check, correspond, gibe, jibe, match, tally | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | be, equal | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | accord, adhere, agree, align, answer, bear out, befit, beseem, coincide, concord, conform to, consist, consort, correlate, corroborate, duplicate, fit, fit in, harmonise, harmonize, homologize, look, meet, parallel, parallel, pattern, resemble, rhyme, rime, square, suit, support, twin, underpin | ||
| Verb group | accord, agree, check, check out, concord, consort, fit in, harmonise, harmonize | ||
| Antonyms | disaccord, discord, disagree | ||
| 7. | fit (stative) conform to some shape or size | ||
| Samples | How does this shirt fit?. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something Adjective/Noun. Something ----s Adjective/Noun | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | be | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | fit, go | ||
| 8. | fit (possession) provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose | ||
| Samples | The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities. | ||
| Synonyms | equip, fit out, outfit | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s somebody with something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | furnish, provide, render, supply | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | accouter, accoutre, adorn, appoint, armor, armour, clothe, collar, commission, fin, fuse, horseshoe, instrument, invest, kit, kit out, kit up, mechanise, mechanize, motorise, motorize, motorize, motorize, muzzle, re-equip, refit, rejig, rig, set, set up, shaft, spar, spur, stave, stock, turn out, wire | ||
| 9. | fit (change) make correspond or harmonize | ||
| Samples | Match my sweater. | ||
| Examples | They fit the cape | ||
| Synonyms | match | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adjust, correct, set | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize | ||
| Verb group | match | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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