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fitting

/ˈfɪtɪŋ/noun, verb, adjective2 syllables

Fitting means: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics.

Synonyms for fitting47

noun, as in making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

adjustment, accommodation

noun, as in putting clothes on to see whether they fit

try-on, trying on

noun, as in (usually in the plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)

appointment

verb, as in be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

match, fit, 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

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

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

fit, go, blend, blend in

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

equip, fit, fit out, outfit

verb, as in be agreeable or acceptable to

suit, accommodate, fit

verb, as in make correspond or harmonize

match, fit

verb, as in make fit

fit

verb, as in insert or adjust several objects or people

fit

verb, as in conform to some shape or size

fit

adjective, as in in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

decent, proper

adjective, as in being precisely fitting and right

meet, just

also used for fitting

becoming, condign, seemly, allowable, appropriate, apropos, apposite, apt, comely, furnishing

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What does fitting mean?15

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

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion“a decent burial”

2

being precisely fitting and right“it is only meet that she should be seated first”

noun

1

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

2

putting clothes on to see whether they fit

3

(usually in the plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)

4

a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with fitting?14

three syllables

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Fitting in a sentence

  • If we don't know, it is fitting that we ask people who know.LeeSooHa
  • It is not fitting for a teacher to overly favor certain pupils over others.alpucca
  • You should avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes when it's hot.CK
  • There's no more fitting time to have a barbecue than in the summertime.LoverofEnglish
  • You should avoid tight fitting clothes if you are pregnant.CK
  • It's not fitting to preach among the ravens.captcrouton
  • Damiano was standing at the entrance of the men's fitting room.Amastan
  • There is no point in having a fitting room without a mirror.Dejo

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Forms of fitting

as a noun

plural
fittings