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UK
/fˈɪt/
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[ US /ˈfɪt/ ]
[ US /ˈfɪt/ ]
VERB
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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
The two stories don't agree in many details
The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun -
be agreeable or acceptable to
This suits my needs -
make fit
He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
fit a dress -
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 -
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
This job doesn't match my dreams
meet a need -
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
This piece won't fit into the puzzle -
make correspond or harmonize
Match my sweater -
conform to some shape or size
How does this shirt fit? -
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
NOUN
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a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a burst of applause
a fit of housecleaning -
the manner in which something fits
I admired the fit of her coat -
a display of bad temper
she threw a tantrum
he made a scene
he had a fit -
a sudden uncontrollable attack
convulsions of laughter
a fit of coughing
a paroxysm of giggling
ADJECTIVE
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physically and mentally sound or healthy
felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
keeps fit with diet and exercise -
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
she was fit to scream
primed for a fight
laughing fit to burst
we are set to go at any time
fit to drop
in no fit state to continue -
meeting adequate standards for a purpose
do as you see fit to
a fit subject for discussion
it is fit and proper that you be there
fit for duty
water fit to drink
How To Use fit In A Sentence
- The brightly colored outfits may be made of either cotton or such dressy fabrics as velvet, satin, and lamé.
- Warner wrote from Egypt expressing sympathy for their unfurnished state of affairs, but added, "I would rather fit out three houses and fill them with furniture than to fit out one 'dahabiyeh'. Mark Twain, a Biography. Complete
- Moreover, Mr Webb's point about what he calls disinterested management -- that is to say, the management of banks by officers whose remuneration bears no relation to the profit made on each piece of business transacted -- is one of the matters in which English banking seems likely at least to be modified. War-Time Financial Problems
- The front end of the Jaguar was on stands and two mechanics were fitting a new shock absorber. A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE
- Added to which there is a large increase in the fees receivable in 1994 to a level of almost £123,000 which accounts for the large increase in the gross profit over the previous and subsequent years.
- The play is a little overlong and would benefit from cuts, but each scene is interesting and changes are smoothly executed.
- Close beside me stood my excellent friend Griffiths, the jolly hosteler, of whom I take the present opportunity of saying a few words, though I dare say he has been frequently described before, and by far better pens. The Bible in Spain
- If head-to-toe leopard seems a bit too Big Cat Diary to appeal, then a waterproof rucksack or bumbag in the same print are an easy way to add a distinctive touch to a more classic outfit. The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
- During the take-over battle the stock quotations of both enterprises rose so that an investor would have to wait several hundred years to finance the purchase price of the shares from the present level of profits.
- Connecticut schools have been fitting yellow intruder alarms next to fire alarms in their corridors and dining halls. Times, Sunday Times