fit

noun

  1. 1

    a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

    a burst of applause

    a fit of housecleaning

  2. 2

    the manner in which something fits

    I admired the fit of her coat

  3. 3

    a sudden uncontrollable attack

    a paroxysm of giggling

    a fit of coughing

  4. 4

    a display of bad temper

    he had a fit

    she threw a tantrum

verb

  1. 1

    insert or adjust several objects or people

    Can you fit the toy into the box?

    This man can't fit himself into our work environment

  2. 2

    make fit

    fit a dress

    He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out

  3. 3

    make correspond or harmonize

    Match my sweater

  4. 4

    provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

    The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities

  5. 5

    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

    The two stories don't agree in many details

    The handwriting checks with the signature on the check

  6. 6

    be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

    This piece won't fit into the puzzle

  7. 7

    satisfy a condition or restriction

    Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?

  8. 8

    be agreeable or acceptable to

    This suits my needs

Synonyms

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