American English pronunciation
How to pronounce fit
IPA transcription: ['fɪt]
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['fɪt]
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['fɪt]
Quality: 1.00
['fɪt]
Quality: 1.00
Noun
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a display of bad temper
“he had a fit”
“she threw a tantrum”
“he made a scene”
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a sudden uncontrollable attack
“a paroxysm of giggling”
“a fit of coughing”
“convulsions of laughter”
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the manner in which something fits
“I admired the fit of her coat”
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a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
“a burst of applause”
“a fit of housecleaning”
Verb
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satisfy a condition or restriction
“Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?”
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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”
“The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun”
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be agreeable or acceptable to
“This suits my needs”
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provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
“The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities”
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be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
“This piece won't fit into the puzzle”
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make fit
“fit a dress”
“He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out”
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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”
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make correspond or harmonize
“Match my sweater”
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conform to some shape or size
“How does this shirt fit?”
Adjective
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meeting adequate standards for a purpose
“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”
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physically and mentally sound or healthy
“felt relaxed and fit after their holiday”
“keeps fit with diet and exercise”
Adjective
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(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
“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”
Usage examples
- Such a child is treated as born if he thereby takes a direct benefit.
- A cost-benefit analysis often dictates which disaster recovery measures are implemented.
- In the eighteenth century Scotland reaped the intellectual benefits of this system.
- These are the books that do not fit into the other categories.
- I think this font fits well to the overall theme.
- In his latest book he also espouses the benefits of yoga to improve flexibility.
- The Saracen was produced both with and without turrets fitted.
- He relocated to Bentonville, Arkansas, where he worked for Wal-Mart as a fitness trainer.
- Other times, hard news otherwise not fitting in the program may be placed here.
- Illuminating oil was becoming all profit.