fit

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Noun
1. a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
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2. a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
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3. the manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her coat"
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4. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
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Verb
1. be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"
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2. be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
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3. satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"
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4. make fit; "fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"
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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"
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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"
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7. conform to some shape or size; "How does this shirt fit?"
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8. provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
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9. make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater"
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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"
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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"
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3. physically and mentally sound or healthy; "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise"
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