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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

tantrum, scene, conniption

noun, as in a sudden uncontrollable attack

paroxysm, convulsion

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

match, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree, harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, check out

verb, as in fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

conform to, meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil

verb, as in be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

go, blend, blend in

verb, as in provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

equip, fit out, outfit

verb, as in be agreeable or acceptable to

verb, as in make correspond or harmonize

adjective, as in physically and mentally sound or healthy

able, able-bodied, conditioned, in condition, healthy, sound, well

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

primed, set, ready

also used for fit

sit, fix to, mesh, spell, moment, flurry, frenzy

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Opposites of fit

What does fit mean?16

verb

1

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics“The two stories don't agree in many details”

2

fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction“does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?”

3

be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired“This piece won't fit into the puzzle”

4

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose“The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities”

5

be agreeable or acceptable to“This suits my needs”

6

make correspond or harmonize“Match my sweater”

7

make fit“fit a dress”

8

insert or adjust several objects or people“Can you fit the toy into the box?”

9

conform to some shape or size“How does this shirt fit?”

adjective

1

physically and mentally sound or healthy“felt relaxed and fit after their holiday”

2

meeting adequate standards for a purpose“a fit subject for discussion”

3

(usually followed by ‘to’ or ‘for’) on the point of or strongly disposed“in no fit state to continue”

noun

1

a display of bad temper“he had a fit”

2

a sudden uncontrollable attack“a paroxysm of giggling”

3

a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)“a burst of applause”

4

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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All 36 rhymes for fit, grouped by syllable

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

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

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