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fit - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'fit' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Fit
- imp. & p. p. of Fight.
2 . Fit [ n.]
- In Old English, a song; a strain; a canto or portion of a ballad; a passus.
- The quality of being fit; adjustment; adaptedness; as of dress to the person of the wearer.
- The coincidence of parts that come in contact.
- The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
- A stroke or blow.
- A sudden and violent attack of a disorder; a stroke of disease, as of epilepsy or apoplexy, which produces convulsions or unconsciousness; a convulsion; a paroxysm; hence, a period of exacerbation of a disease; in general, an attack of disease; as, a fit of sickness.
- A mood of any kind which masters or possesses one for a time; a temporary, absorbing affection; a paroxysm; as, a fit melancholy, of passion, or of laughter.
- A passing humor; a caprice; a sudden and unusual effort, activity, or motion, followed by relaxation or insction; an impulse and irregular action.
- A darting point; a sudden emission.
3 . Fit [ superl.]
- Adapted to an end, object, or design; suitable by nature or by art; suited by character, qualitties, circumstances, education, etc.; qualified; competent; worthy.
- Prepared; ready.
- Conformed to a standart of duty, properiety, or taste; convenient; meet; becoming; proper.
4 . Fit [ v. i.]
- To be proper or becoming.
- To be adjusted to a particular shape or size; to suit; to be adapted; as, his coat fits very well.
5 . Fit [ v. t.]
- To make fit or suitable; to adapt to the purpose intended; to qualify; to put into a condition of readiness or preparation.
- To bring to a required form and size; to shape aright; to adapt to a model; to adjust; -- said especially of the work of a carpenter, machinist, tailor, etc.
- To supply with something that is suitable or fit, or that is shaped and adjusted to the use required.
- To be suitable to; to answer the requirements of; to be correctly shaped and adjusted to; as, if the coat fits you, put it on.

Meaning of 'fit' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . fit [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Example in sentence:
  • a burst of applause;
  • a fit of housecleaning
Meaning (2):
- a sudden uncontrollable attack
Example in sentence:
  • a fit of coughing;
  • a paroxysm of giggling;
  • convulsions of laughter
Meaning (3):
- a display of bad temper
Example in sentence:
  • he had a fit;
  • he made a scene;
  • she threw a tantrum
Meaning (4):
- the manner in which something fits
Example in sentence:
  • I admired the fit of her coat
5 . fit [ v]
Meaning (5):
- insert or adjust several objects or people
Example in sentence:
  • Can you fit the toy into the box?;
  • This man can't fit himself into our work environment
Meaning (6):
- fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
Example in sentence:
  • does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?;
  • meet a need;
  • This job doesn't match my dreams
Meaning (7):
- make fit
Example in sentence:
  • fit a dress;
  • He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out;
  • This trip will season even the hardiest traveller
Meaning (8):
- conform to some shape or size
Example in sentence:
  • How does this shirt fit?
Meaning (9):
- make correspond or harmonize
Example in sentence:
  • Match my sweater
Meaning (10):
- provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Example in sentence:
  • The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
Meaning (11):
- be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Example in sentence:
  • The handwriting checks with the signature on the check;
  • The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun;
  • The two stories don't agree in many details
Meaning (12):
- be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
Example in sentence:
  • This piece won't fit into the puzzle
Meaning (13):
- be agreeable or acceptable to
Example in sentence:
  • This suits my needs
14 . fit [ a]
Meaning (14):
- meeting adequate standards for a purpose
Example in sentence:
  • a fit subject for discussion;
  • do as you see fit to;
  • fit for duty;
  • it is fit and proper that you be there;
  • water fit to drink
Meaning (15):
- physically and mentally sound or healthy
Example in sentence:
  • felt relaxed and fit after their holiday;
  • keeps fit with diet and exercise
16 . fit [ s]
Meaning (16):
- (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
Example in sentence:
  • fit to drop;
  • in no fit state to continue;
  • laughing fit to burst;
  • primed for a fight;
  • she was fit to scream;
  • we are set to go at any time