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- pronunciation:
- fIt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
fitter, fittest |
| definition 1: |
suitable or acceptable for a particular person or group, or for a particular function; appropriate; right.
a program fit for childrenThis hall is not fit for a wedding reception.- synonyms:
- appropriate, fitting, meet, proper, suitable
- antonyms:
- unfit
- similar words:
- acceptable, applicable, apt, congruous, consonant, correct, good, qualified, right, ripe, seemly, worthy
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| definition 2: |
in good bodily condition; healthy and vigorous.
She's very fit for her age.
- synonyms:
- healthy, robust
- antonyms:
- incapacitated, soft, unfit
- similar words:
- able-bodied, hale, hardy, hearty, lusty, sleek, sound, strong, trim, vigorous, well
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| related words: |
apposite, apropos, comely, competent, eligible, fitting, healthy, meet, normal, on the ball, proper, ready, wholesome |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
fits, fitting, fit, fitted |
| definition 1: |
to have the appropriate shape and size for.
Does the dress fit her?- similar words:
- agree, become, suit
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| definition 2: |
to be appropriate to or for; suit.
The tuxedo is nice, but it doesn't fit the occasion.- synonyms:
- become, befit, suit
- similar words:
- accord, click, coincide, conform, correspond, go, jibe, match
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| definition 3: |
to adjust or prepare until suitable.
He fitted the bathroom for his elderly father's use.- synonyms:
- adapt, adjust
- similar words:
- accommodate, fashion, graduate, key, regulate, suit, tailor
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| definition 4: |
to equip.
We fitted them with camping gear.- synonyms:
- equip, outfit
- similar words:
- accouter, arm, furnish, provide, rig, supply
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| definition 5: |
to have room for; to accommodate.
This suitcase fits all the clothes I need. |
| definition 6: |
to allow or put in by making room for.
I finally fit the cake in the refrigerator.Can you fit another person in your car? |
| related words: |
acclimate, adapt, calculate, conform, coordinate, dovetail, evolve, fulfill, instrument, mesh, proportion, qualify, ready, satisfy, serve, true |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to be the appropriate shape and size, as clothing.
The jacket fits well, but the trousers are too big.- similar words:
- suit
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| definition 2: |
to be suitable; belong.
That painting fits perfectly in the diningroom.- synonyms:
- agree, belong, go, suit
- similar words:
- accord, adjust, answer, conform, correspond, do, harmonize, match
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| related words: |
blend, coincide, comport, deserve, occlude, pair |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the way in which something fits.
This suit is a perfect fit.These joints have a bad fit.- similar words:
- sizing
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| related words: |
mesh |
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| derivations: |
fitly (adv.), fitness (n.) |
Word Builder: fit +
- fitted:
having a close fit.
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