Meaning of 'fit'

adjective

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

Synonyms: primed set

adjective

physically and mentally sound or healthy

Example: "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"

adjective

meeting adequate standards for a purpose

Example: "a fit subject for discussion"

noun

a sudden flurry of activity, often for no obvious reason

Example: "There is another fit happening downtown."

Synonyms: burst

noun

the manner in which something fits

Example: "I admired the fit of the coat, but couldn't afford it."

noun

a sudden uncontrollable attack

Synonyms: convulsion paroxysm

noun

a display of bad temper

Example: "They had a fit."

Synonyms: scene conniption

verb

insert or adjust several objects or people

Example: "Can you fit the toy into the box?"

verb

make fit

Example: "fit a dress"

Synonyms: season harden

verb

make correspond or harmonize

Synonyms: match

verb

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

Synonyms: outfit fit out equip

verb

be compatible, similar or consistent

Synonyms: tally

verb

be the right size or shape

Example: "fit correctly or as desired"

Synonyms: go

verb

satisfy a condition or restriction

Synonyms: meet conform to

verb

be agreeable or acceptable to

Synonyms: suit

verb

conform to some shape or size

Example: "How does this shirt fit?"