Dictionary entry details
• FIT (noun)
Meaning:
A display of bad temper
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Synonyms:
conniption; fit; tantrum; scene
Context examples:
he had a fit / she threw a tantrum / he made a scene
Hypernyms ("fit" is a kind of...):
bad temper; ill temper (a persisting angry mood)
Meaning:
A sudden uncontrollable attack
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Synonyms:
paroxysm; convulsion; fit
Context examples:
a paroxysm of giggling / a fit of coughing / convulsions of laughter
Hypernyms ("fit" is a kind of...):
attack (a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition)
Meaning:
The manner in which something fits
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Context example:
I admired the fit of her coat
Hypernyms ("fit" is a kind of...):
fashion; manner; mode; style; way (how something is done or how it happens)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "fit"):
hang (the way a garment hangs)
Meaning:
A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
burst; fit
Context examples:
a burst of applause / a fit of housecleaning
Hypernyms ("fit" is a kind of...):
activity (any specific behavior)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "fit"):
fits and starts (repeated bursts of activity)
• FIT (adjective)
Meaning:
Meeting adequate standards for a purpose
Context examples:
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
Similar:
acceptable (adequate for the purpose)
appropriate; suitable; suited (meant or adapted for an occasion or use)
Antonym:
unfit (below the required standards for a purpose)
Meaning:
(usually followed by 'to' or 'for') on the point of or strongly disposed
Synonyms:
primed; set; fit
Context examples:
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:
ready (completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress)
Meaning:
Physically and mentally sound or healthy
Synonyms:
fit; healthy
Context examples:
felt relaxed and fit after their holiday / keeps fit with diet and exercise
Similar:
able; able-bodied (having a strong healthy body)
conditioned; in condition (physically fit)
Also:
well (in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury)
sound (financially secure and safe)
healthy (having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease)
Antonym:
unfit (not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition)
• FIT (verb)
Meaning:
Be agreeable or acceptable to
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Synonyms:
suit; fit; accommodate
Context example:
This suits my needs
Hypernyms (to "fit" is one way to...):
conform to; fit; meet (satisfy a condition or restriction)
Sentence frame:
Something ----s somebody
Meaning:
Be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Synonyms:
fit; go
Context example:
This piece won't fit into the puzzle
Hypernyms (to "fit" is one way to...):
fit (conform to some shape or size)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "fit"):
tesselate (fit together exactly, of identical shapes)
joint (fit as if by joints)
Sentence frame:
Something ----s
Sentence example:
These cars won't fit
Meaning:
Satisfy a condition or restriction
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Synonyms:
conform to; fit; meet
Context example:
Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
Hypernyms (to "fit" is one way to...):
agree; check; correspond; fit; gibe; jibe; match; tally (be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "fit"):
accommodate; fit; suit (be agreeable or acceptable to)
fulfil; fulfill; live up to; satisfy (fulfil the requirements or expectations of)
behoove; behove (be appropriate or necessary)
fill the bill; fit the bill (be what is needed or be good enough for what is required)
coordinate (be co-ordinated)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
Meaning:
Make fit
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Context examples:
fit a dress / He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
Hypernyms (to "fit" is one way to...):
form; shape (give shape or form to)
Cause:
fit; go (be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "fit"):
dovetail (fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something PP
Sentence example:
They fit the cape
Meaning:
Insert or adjust several objects or people
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Context examples:
Can you fit the toy into the box? / This man can't fit himself into our work environment
Hypernyms (to "fit" is one way to...):
accommodate; adapt (make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Somebody ----s something PP
Meaning:
Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Synonyms:
tally; match; jibe; gibe; correspond; agree; fit; check
Context examples:
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
Hypernyms (to "fit" is one way to...):
be; equal (be identical or equivalent to)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "fit"):
resemble (appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to)
conform to; fit; meet (satisfy a condition or restriction)
homologize (be homologous)
befit; beseem; suit (accord or comport with)
accord; agree; concord; consort; fit in; harmonise; harmonize (go together)
pattern (form a pattern)
adhere (be compatible or in accordance with)
rhyme; rime (be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable)
bear out; corroborate; support; underpin (support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm)
square (be compatible with)
consist (be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous)
look (accord in appearance with)
answer (match or correspond)
coincide (be the same)
align (align with; be or come into adjustment)
correlate (to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation)
parallel (be parallel to)
duplicate; parallel; twin (duplicate or match)
Sentence frames:
Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP
Meaning:
Conform to some shape or size
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Context example:
How does this shirt fit?
Hypernyms (to "fit" is one way to...):
be (have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun))
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "fit"):
fit; go (be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired)
Sentence frames:
Something ----s something Adjective/Noun
Something ----s Adjective/Noun
Meaning:
Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Classified under:
Verbs of buying, selling, owning
Synonyms:
outfit; fit out; equip; fit
Context example:
The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
Hypernyms (to "fit" is one way to...):
furnish; provide; render; supply (provide or furnish with)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "fit"):
appoint (furnish)
re-equip; rejig (re-equip a factory or plant)
refit (fit out again)
armor; armour (equip with armor)
accouter; accoutre (provide with military equipment)
wire (provide with electrical circuits)
shaft (equip with a shaft)
spar (furnish with spars)
stave (furnish with staves)
adorn; clothe; invest (furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors)
commission (put into commission; equip for service; of ships)
kit; kit out; kit up (supply with a set of articles or tools)
muzzle (fit with a muzzle)
instrument (equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling)
rig; set; set up (equip with sails or masts)
mechanise; mechanize; motorise; motorize (equip with armed and armored motor vehicles)
fuse (equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse)
collar (furnish with a collar)
spur (equip with spurs)
fin (equip (a car) with fins)
motorize (equip with a motor)
motorize (equip with a motor vehicle)
stock (equip with a stock)
horseshoe (equip (a horse) with a horseshoe or horseshoes)
turn out (outfit or equip, as with accessories)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Somebody ----s somebody with something
Meaning:
Make correspond or harmonize
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Synonyms:
match; fit
Context example:
Match my sweater
Hypernyms (to "fit" is one way to...):
adjust; correct; set (alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "fit"):
balance; equilibrate; equilibrise; equilibrize (bring into balance or equilibrium)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
Sentence example:
They fit the cape
