fit meaning and definition

FIT noun

Definition of fit (noun)

1. a display of bad temper
   • "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
   • synonyms: conniption, scene, tantrum
2. a sudden uncontrollable attack
   • "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
   • synonyms: convulsion, paroxysm
3. the manner in which something fits
   • "I admired the fit of her coat"
4. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
   • "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
   • synonyms: burst

FIT verb

Definition of fit (verb)

1. be agreeable or acceptable to
   • "This suits my needs"
   • synonyms: accommodate, suit
2. be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
   • "This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
   • synonyms: go
3. satisfy a condition or restriction
   • "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"
   • synonyms: conform to, meet
4. make fit
   • "fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"
5. 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"
6. 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"
   • synonyms: agree, check, correspond, gibe, jibe, match, tally
   • antonym: disaccord
7. conform to some shape or size
   • "How does this shirt fit?"
8. provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
   • "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
   • synonyms: equip, fit out, outfit
9. make correspond or harmonize
   • "Match my sweater"
   • synonyms: match

FIT adjective

Definition of fit (adjective)

1. 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"
   • antonym: unfit
2. (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"
   • synonyms: primed, set
3. physically and mentally sound or healthy
   • "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise"
   • antonym: unfit