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ˈfit

adjective

acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper

a movie fit for the whole family

adapted to an end or design : suitable by nature or by art

found him to be a fit officer and gentleman—Time

sound physically and mentally : healthy

keeps fit by playing tennis and handball

put into a suitable state : made ready getting the ship fit for sea

get the house fit for company

being in such a state as to be or seem ready to do or suffer something laughing fit to burst

fair fit to cry I was—Bryan MacMahon

verb

transitive verb

to conform correctly to the shape or size of

These jeans don't fit me anymore.

to insert or adjust until correctly in place He had some trouble fitting all of the pieces back into place.

Fit the dough into the pan.

to make a place or room for : accommodate

She fit all of the books into a single box.

to be suitable for or to : harmonize with

"My first impression of Joy was that her name fit her perfectly. She radiated joy and calmness …"—Beth Coger

archaic to be seemly or proper for

It fits us, then, to be as provident / As fear may teach us …—William Shakespeare

to be in agreement or accord with

The theory fits all the facts.

to put into a condition of readiness

His temperament fitted him to understand an age of courageous exploits …—Van Wyck Brooks

to cause to conform to or suit something

You must fit the words to the music.

supply, equip—often used with outThe guest rooms … have been fitted out with antique and reproduction furnishings …—Mimi Elder

fitted the ship with new engines

mathematics to adjust (a smooth curve of a specified type) to a given set of points

intransitive verb

to conform to a particular shape or sizealso: to be accommodated Will we all fit into the car?

The dress fits perfectly.

to be in harmony or accord : belong—often used with inI arrived in the United States at age three and grew up wanting both to live up to the … expectations of my parents and to fit in with the customs of my new homeland.—Nely Galán

"He wanted the house to look natural, to fit in with the island landscape. …"—Olivia Harrison

chiefly British to experience or be affected with a seizure and especially an epileptic seizure

The 48-year-old was shopping in Stourbridge's Ryemarket when she collapsed and began fitting.—Birmingham (U.K.) Evening Mail

archaic to be seemly, proper, or suitable

Why dost thou laugh? It fits not with this hour.—William Shakespeare

noun (1)

the fact, condition, or manner of fitting or being fitted: such as

the way clothing fits the wearer

the degree of closeness between surfaces in an assembly of parts

goodness of fit

noun (2)

an emotional reaction (as in anger or frustration)

has a fit when I show up late

a sudden burst or flurry (as of activity)

cleaned the whole house in a fit of efficiency

a sudden violent attack of a disease (such as epilepsy) especially when marked by convulsions or unconsciousness : paroxysm

a sudden but transient attack of a physical disturbance

noun (3)

a division of a poem or song

adjective

acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper

a movie fit for the whole family

adapted to an end or design : suitable by nature or by art

found him to be a fit officer and gentleman—Time

sound physically and mentally : healthy

keeps fit by playing tennis and handball

put into a suitable state : made ready getting the ship fit for sea

get the house fit for company

being in such a state as to be or seem ready to do or suffer something laughing fit to burst

fair fit to cry I was—Bryan MacMahon

adjective

verb

transitive verb

to conform correctly to the shape or size of

These jeans don't fit me anymore.

to insert or adjust until correctly in place He had some trouble fitting all of the pieces back into place.

Fit the dough into the pan.

to make a place or room for : accommodate

She fit all of the books into a single box.

to be suitable for or to : harmonize with

"My first impression of Joy was that her name fit her perfectly. She radiated joy and calmness …"—Beth Coger

archaic to be seemly or proper for

It fits us, then, to be as provident / As fear may teach us …—William Shakespeare

to be in agreement or accord with

The theory fits all the facts.

to put into a condition of readiness

His temperament fitted him to understand an age of courageous exploits …—Van Wyck Brooks

to cause to conform to or suit something

You must fit the words to the music.

supply, equip—often used with outThe guest rooms … have been fitted out with antique and reproduction furnishings …—Mimi Elder

fitted the ship with new engines

mathematics to adjust (a smooth curve of a specified type) to a given set of points

intransitive verb

to conform to a particular shape or sizealso: to be accommodated Will we all fit into the car?

The dress fits perfectly.

to be in harmony or accord : belong—often used with inI arrived in the United States at age three and grew up wanting both to live up to the … expectations of my parents and to fit in with the customs of my new homeland.—Nely Galán

"He wanted the house to look natural, to fit in with the island landscape. …"—Olivia Harrison

chiefly British to experience or be affected with a seizure and especially an epileptic seizure

The 48-year-old was shopping in Stourbridge's Ryemarket when she collapsed and began fitting.—Birmingham (U.K.) Evening Mail

archaic to be seemly, proper, or suitable

Why dost thou laugh? It fits not with this hour.—William Shakespeare

noun (1)

the fact, condition, or manner of fitting or being fitted: such as

the way clothing fits the wearer

the degree of closeness between surfaces in an assembly of parts

goodness of fit

noun (2)

an emotional reaction (as in anger or frustration)

has a fit when I show up late

a sudden burst or flurry (as of activity)

cleaned the whole house in a fit of efficiency

a sudden violent attack of a disease (such as epilepsy) especially when marked by convulsions or unconsciousness : paroxysm

a sudden but transient attack of a physical disturbance

noun (3)

a division of a poem or song

noun (3)

Adjective Middle English; akin to Middle English fitten Verb and Noun (1) Middle English fitten to marshal troops, from or akin to Middle Dutch vitten to be suitable Noun (2) Middle English, from Old English fitt strife Noun (3) Middle English, from Old English fitt; akin to Old Saxon fittea division of a poem, Old High German fizza skein

The first known use of fit was before the 12th century

fist bumpnoun

a gesture in which two people bump their fists together (as in greeting or celebration)

fist bumpnoun

a gesture in which two people bump their fists together (as in greeting or celebration)

bill1 of 4noun

the jaws of a bird together with their horny covering

a mouthpart (as the beak of a turtle) resembling a bird's bill

the visor of a cap

bill2 of 4verb

to touch bills

to caress affectionately

bill3 of 4noun

a draft of a law presented to a legislature for consideration

introduce a bill in Congress

a record of goods sold, services performed, or work done together with the costs involved

a telephone bill

a sign or poster advertising something

a piece of paper money

a dollar bill

bill4 of 4verb

to send a bill to

bill1 of 4noun

the jaws of a bird together with their horny covering

a mouthpart (as the beak of a turtle) resembling a bird's bill

the visor of a cap

bill2 of 4verb

to touch bills

to caress affectionately

bill3 of 4noun

a draft of a law presented to a legislature for consideration

introduce a bill in Congress

a record of goods sold, services performed, or work done together with the costs involved

a telephone bill

a sign or poster advertising something

a piece of paper money

a dollar bill

bill4 of 4verb

to send a bill to

fit1 of 4adjective

suitable for a particular purposeespecially: so adapted to the environment as to be capable of surviving —often used in the phrase survival of the fittest

water fit for drinking

acceptable from a particular point of view : proper

a movie fit for the whole family

ready entry 1 sense 1, prepared

get the ship fit for sea

qualified sense 1, competent

fit for the job

sound physically and mentally : healthy

fit2 of 4noun

a sudden violent attack of a disease or condition (as epilepsy) especially when marked by convulsions or loss of consciousness

a sudden outburst (as of laughter or anger)

fit3 of 4verb

to be suitable for or to : befit

to be of the right size and shape

the suit fits

to insert or adjust until correctly in place

to make a place or room for

fit another chair

to be in agreement with

his story fits the facts

to make ready : prepare

to bring to a required form and size : adjust

to supply what is needed for : equip

fit out an expedition

to be in harmony or agreement : belong—often used with in

fit4 of 4noun

the way something fits

a tight fit

a piece of clothing that fits