fit
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(a) 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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(s) (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
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(a) physically and mentally sound or healthy
- felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
- keeps fit with diet and exercise
Nouns
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(n) a display of bad temper
- he had a fit
- she threw a tantrum
- he made a scene
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(n) a sudden uncontrollable attack
- a paroxysm of giggling
- a fit of coughing
- convulsions of laughter
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(n) the manner in which something fits
- I admired the fit of her coat
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(n) a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
- a burst of applause
- a fit of housecleaning
Verbs
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(v) be agreeable or acceptable to
- This suits my needs
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(v) be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
- This piece won't fit into the puzzle
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(v) satisfy a condition or restriction
- Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
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(v) make fit
- fit a dress
- He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
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(v) 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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(v) 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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(v) conform to some shape or size
- How does this shirt fit?
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(v) provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
- The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
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(v) make correspond or harmonize
- Match my sweater