fit
/fɪt/noun, verb, adjective1 syllable
Fit means: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics.
Synonyms for fit56
noun, as in a display of bad temper
noun, as in a sudden uncontrollable attack
noun, as in a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
verb, as in be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
verb, as in fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
verb, as in be agreeable or acceptable to
verb, as in make correspond or harmonize
adjective, as in physically and mentally sound or healthy
adjective, as in meeting adequate standards for a purpose
adjective, as in (usually followed by ‘to’ or ‘for’) on the point of or strongly disposed
Opposites of fit
What does fit mean?16
verb
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics“The two stories don't agree in many details”
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction“does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?”
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired“This piece won't fit into the puzzle”
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose“The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities”
be agreeable or acceptable to“This suits my needs”
make correspond or harmonize“Match my sweater”
make fit“fit a dress”
insert or adjust several objects or people“Can you fit the toy into the box?”
conform to some shape or size“How does this shirt fit?”
adjective
physically and mentally sound or healthy“felt relaxed and fit after their holiday”
meeting adequate standards for a purpose“a fit subject for discussion”
(usually followed by ‘to’ or ‘for’) on the point of or strongly disposed“in no fit state to continue”
noun
a display of bad temper“he had a fit”
a sudden uncontrollable attack“a paroxysm of giggling”
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)“a burst of applause”
the manner in which something fits“I admired the fit of her coat”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with fit?36
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Fit in a sentence
- It was a rush job, so it might not be a good fit.sundown
- It's a biggish chair, but it'll just barely fit through the doorway.papabear
- Ain't no pot so crooked, you can't find a lid to fit.enteka
- Call me when you see fit, thank you.unknown
- It is kind of good, but fit for nothing.shanghainese
- I tried one of the coats on, but it didn't fit.CK
- He had a lot of suits, but none fit me.josivangoncalves
- If the shoes don't fit you, you can always return them.mccarras
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Forms of fit
as a noun
- plural
- fits
as a verb
- past tense
- fit
- past participle
- fitted
- present participle
- fitting
- third-person singular
- fits
as a adjective
- comparative
- fitter
- superlative
- fittest