fit
1. a display of bad temper (Freq. 3)
- he had a fit
- she threw a tantrum
- he made a scene
• Syn:
tantrum, scene, conniption
• Hypernyms:
bad temper, ill temper
2. a sudden uncontrollable attack (Freq. 2)
- a paroxysm of giggling
- a fit of coughing
- convulsions of laughter
• Syn:
paroxysm, convulsion
• Derivationally related forms:
paroxysmal (for: paroxysm)
• Hypernyms:
attack
3. the manner in which something fits (Freq. 2)
- I admired the fit of her coat
• Hypernyms:
manner, mode, style, way, fashion
• Hyponyms:
hang
4. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
- a burst of applause
- a fit of housecleaning
• Syn:
burst
• Derivationally related forms:
burst (for: burst)
• Hypernyms:
activity
• Hyponyms:
fits and starts
1. be agreeable or acceptable to (Freq. 14)
- This suits my needs
• Syn:
suit, accommodate
• Derivationally related forms:
fitter, accommodative (for: accommodate), accommodation (for: accommodate)
• Hypernyms:
meet, conform to
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s somebody
2. be the right size or shape;
fit correctly or as desired (Freq. 11)
- This piece won't fit into the puzzle
• Syn:
go
• Derivationally related forms:
fitting
• Hyponyms:
tessellate, joint
• Verb Group:
blend, go, blend in
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- These cars won't fit
3. satisfy a condition or restriction (Freq. 9)
- Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
• Syn:
meet, conform to
• Hypernyms:
match, correspond, check, jibe, gibe,
tally, agree
• Hyponyms:
coordinate, fit the bill, fill the bill, behoove, behove,
satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to, suit, accommodate
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
4. make fit (Freq. 7)
- fit a dress
- He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
• Derivationally related forms:
fitter, fitting
• Hypernyms:
shape, form
• Hyponyms:
dovetail
• Cause:
go
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something PP
- They fit the cape
5. insert or adjust several objects or people (Freq. 5)
- Can you fit the toy into the box?
- This man can't fit himself into our work environment
• Hypernyms:
adapt, accommodate
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s somebody PP
- Somebody ----s something PP
6. be compatible, similar or consistent;
coincide in their characteristics (Freq. 4)
- 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
• Syn:
match, correspond, check, jibe, gibe,
tally, agree
• Ant:
disagree (for: agree)
• Derivationally related forms:
agreeable (for: agree), agreement (for: agree), correspondent (for: correspond), correspondence (for: correspond), match (for: match)
• Hypernyms:
equal, be
• Hyponyms:
consist, look, answer, coincide, align,
correlate, parallel, twin, duplicate, square, corroborate,
underpin, bear out, support, resemble, meet, conform to,
homologize, befit, suit, beseem, harmonize, harmonise,
consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree, pattern,
adhere, rhyme, rime
• Verb Group:
harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord,
fit in, agree, check, check out
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Something is ----ing PP
7. conform to some shape or size (Freq. 1)
- How does this shirt fit?
• Hypernyms:
be
• Hyponyms:
go
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s something Adjective/Noun
- Something ----s Adjective/Noun
8. provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose (Freq. 1)
- The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
• Syn:
equip, fit out, outfit
• Derivationally related forms:
outfit (for: outfit), outfitter (for: outfit), outfitting (for: outfit), fitting, equipment (for: equip), equipage (for: equip), equipping (for: equip)
• Hypernyms:
supply, provide, render, furnish
• Hyponyms:
rig, set, set up, mechanize, mechanise,
motorize, motorise, fuse, collar, spur, fin,
stock, horseshoe, turn out, instrument, muzzle, kit out,
kit up, kit, appoint, re-equip, rejig, refit,
armor, armour, accouter, accoutre, wire, shaft,
spar, stave, invest, clothe, adorn, commission
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Somebody ----s somebody with something
9. make correspond or harmonize
- Match my sweater
• Syn:
match
• Derivationally related forms:
fitting, match (for: match)
• Hypernyms:
adjust, set, correct
• Hyponyms:
balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
• Verb Group:
match
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
- They fit the cape
1. meeting adequate standards for a purpose (Freq. 4)
- 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
• Ant:
unfit
• Similar to:
acceptable, suitable, suited, worthy
• See Also:
appropriate
• Derivationally related forms:
fitness
2. (usually followed by 'to' or 'for') on the point of or strongly disposed (Freq. 4)
- 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
• Syn:
primed, set
• Similar to:
ready
• Derivationally related forms:
fitness
3. physically and mentally sound or healthy (Freq. 3)
- felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
- keeps fit with diet and exercise
• Ant:
unfit
• Similar to:
able, able-bodied, conditioned, in condition
• See Also:
healthy, sound, well
• Derivationally related forms:
fitness
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