Fit meaning

What does “fit” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“fit” is a noun, verb and adjective with 16 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a display of bad temper.

fit

noun

  1. a display of bad temper

    “he had a fit”

    “she threw a tantrum”

  2. a sudden uncontrollable attack

    “a paroxysm of giggling”

    “a fit of coughing”

  3. the manner in which something fits

    “I admired the fit of her coat”

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

    “a burst of applause”

    “a fit of housecleaning”

    Synonymsburst

verb

  1. be agreeable or acceptable to

    “This suits my needs”

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

    “This piece won't fit into the puzzle”

    Synonymsgo
  3. make fit

    “fit a dress”

    “He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out”

  4. 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”

  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. conform to some shape or size

    “How does this shirt fit?”

  7. provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

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

  8. fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction

    “does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?”

    “This job doesn't match my dreams”

  9. make correspond or harmonize

    “Match my sweater”

    Synonymsmatch

adjective

  1. meeting adequate standards for a purpose

    “a fit subject for discussion”

    “it is fit and proper that you be there”

    Oppositesunfit
  2. (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

    “in no fit state to continue”

    “fit to drop”

    Synonymsprimedset
  3. physically and mentally sound or healthy

    “felt relaxed and fit after their holiday”

    “keeps fit with diet and exercise”

    Oppositesunfit

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University