fit

nouns

a display of bad temper
"he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
conniption, fit, scene, tantrum
a sudden uncontrollable attack
"a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
convulsion, fit, paroxysm
the manner in which something fits
"I admired the fit of her coat"
fit
is a type of (narrower)
how something is done or how it happens
"her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion"
fashion, manner, mode, style, way
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
"a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
burst, fit

verbs

be agreeable or acceptable to
"This suits my needs"
accommodate, fit, suit
is derived from
fitter
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
"This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
fit, go
is derived from
fitting
satisfy a condition or restriction
"Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"
conform to, fit, meet
make fit
"fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"
fit
is derived from
fitter
is derived from
fitting
is a type of (narrower)
give shape or form to
"shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
form, shape
causes
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
"This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
fit, go
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"
fit
is a type of (narrower)
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
"Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country"
accommodate, adapt
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"
agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
conform to some shape or size
"How does this shirt fit?"
fit
is a type of (narrower)
have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
"John is rich"; "This is not a good answer"
be
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
"The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
equip, fit, fit out, outfit
is derived from
fitting
make correspond or harmonize
"Match my sweater"
fit, match
is derived from
fitting

adjectives

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"
fit
is derived from
fitness
antonym
unfit
is similar to
adequate for the purpose
"the water was acceptable for drinking"
acceptable
is similar to
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
"a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty"; "not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy"
suitable, suited
is similar to
having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way
"behavior worthy of reprobation"; "a fact worthy of attention"
worthy
see also
suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
"a book not appropriate for children"; "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity"; "it seems that an apology is appropriate"
appropriate
(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"
fit, primed, set
is derived from
fitness
physically and mentally sound or healthy
"felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise"
fit
is derived from
fitness
antonym
unfit
is similar to
having a strong healthy body
"an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army"
able, able-bodied
is similar to
physically fit
"exercised daily to keep herself in condition"
conditioned, in condition
see also
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
"a rosy healthy baby"; "staying fit and healthy"
healthy
see also
financially secure and safe
"sound investments"; "a sound economy"
sound
see also
in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
"appears to be entirely well"; "the wound is nearly well"; "a well man"; "I think I'm well; at least I feel well"
well