fit

Adjective
  1. Meeting adequate standards for a purpose (synset 301024009)
    "a fit subject for discussion"; "it is fit and proper that you be there"; "water fit to drink"; "fit for duty"; "do as you see fit to"
    also: appropriate - suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
    similar to:
    • acceptable - adequate for the purpose
    • suitable, suited - meant or adapted for an occasion or use
    • worthy - having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way
  2. (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed (synset 301937602)
    "in no fit state to continue"; "fit to drop"; "laughing fit to burst"; "she was fit to scream"; "primed for a fight"; "we are set to go at any time"
    similar to: ready - completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
    same as: primed, set
  3. Physically and mentally sound or healthy (synset 301020753)
    "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise"
    also:
    • healthy - having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
    • sound - financially secure and safe
    • well - in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
    similar to:
Noun
  1. A display of bad temper (synset 114429707)
    "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
    is a type of: bad temper, ill temper - a persisting angry mood
    same as: conniption, scene, tantrum
  2. A sudden uncontrollable attack (synset 114106270)
    "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
    is a type of: attack - a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
    same as: convulsion, paroxysm
  3. The manner in which something fits (synset 104937484)
    "I admired the fit of her coat"
    is a type of: fashion, manner, mode, style, way - how something is done or how it happens
    subtypes: hang - the way a garment hangs
  4. A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) (synset 100556362)
    "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
    is a type of: activity - any specific behavior
    subtypes: fits and starts - repeated bursts of activity
    same as: burst
Verb
  1. Be agreeable or acceptable to (synset 202708690)
    "This suits my needs"
    is a type of: conform to, fill, fit, fulfil, fulfill, meet, satisfy - fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
    same as: accommodate, suit
  2. Be the right size or shape;
    Fit correctly or as desired (synset 202665841)
    "This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
    is a type of: fit - conform to some shape or size
    subtypes:
    • tessellate - fit together exactly, of identical shapes
    • joint - fit as if by joints
    same as: go
    verb group: blend, blend in, go - blend or harmonize
  3. Make fit (synset 200301318)
    "fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"
    causes: fit, go - be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
    is a type of: form, shape - give shape or form to
    subtypes: dovetail - fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
  4. Insert or adjust several objects or people (synset 200300894)
    "Can you fit the toy into the box?"; "This man can't fit himself into our work environment"
    is a type of: accommodate, adapt - make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  5. Be compatible, similar or consistent;
    Coincide in their characteristics (synset 202663315)
    "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
    is a type of: be, equal - be identical or equivalent to
    subtypes:
    same as: agree, check, correspond, gibe, jibe, match, tally
    verb group:
  6. Conform to some shape or size (synset 202741628)
    "How does this shirt fit?"
    is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
    subtypes: fit, go - be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
  7. Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose (synset 202344409)
    "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
    is a type of: furnish, provide, render, supply - give something useful or necessary to
    subtypes:
    same as: equip, fit out, outfit
  8. Fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction (synset 201185870)
    "does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"; "This job doesn't match my dreams"; "meet a need"
    is a type of: cater, ply, provide, supply - give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
    subtypes:
    same as: conform to, fill, fulfil, fulfill, meet, satisfy
  9. Make correspond or harmonize (synset 200457695)
    "Match my sweater"
    is a type of: adjust, correct, set - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
    subtypes: balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize - bring into balance or equilibrium
    same as: match
    verb group: match - be equal or harmonize

Other Searches