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Meaning of 'fit'
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. [ n.]- 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. [ superl.]- Prepared; ready.
- Conformed to a standart of duty, properiety, or taste; convenient; meet; becoming; proper.
4. Fit [ v. i.]
- To be proper or becoming. [ v. i.]- 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. [ v. t.]- 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]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- the manner in which something fits
Example in sentence:
- I admired the fit of her coat
2. fit [ v]
[ v]Meaning (5):
- insert or adjust several objects or people
- 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
- 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
- make fit
Example in sentence:
- fit a dress;
- He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
Meaning (8):
- conform to some shape or size
- conform to some shape or size
Example in sentence:
- How does this shirt fit?
Meaning (9):
- make correspond or harmonize
- make correspond or harmonize
Example in sentence:
- Match my sweater
Meaning (10):
- provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
- 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
- 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
- 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
- be agreeable or acceptable to
Example in sentence:
- This suits my needs
3. fit [ a]
[ a]Meaning (14):
- meeting adequate standards for a purpose
- 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
- physically and mentally sound or healthy
Example in sentence:
- felt relaxed and fit after their holiday;
- keeps fit with diet and exercise
4. fit [ s]
[ s]Meaning (16):
- (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
- (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
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