Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: fit
IPA transcription: [f'ɪt]
Pronunciations of fit
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: fit
    Meaning: 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"
  • Synonyms: fit(p), primed(p), set(p)
    Meaning: (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: fit
    Meaning: physically and mentally sound or healthy; "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise"
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: fit, tantrum, scene, conniption
    Meaning: a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
  • Synonyms: paroxysm, fit, convulsion
    Meaning: a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
  • Synonyms: fit
    Meaning: the manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her coat"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: suit, accommodate, fit
    Meaning: be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"
  • Synonyms: fit, go
    Meaning: be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
  • Synonyms: meet, fit, conform_to
    Meaning: satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"
  • Synonyms: fit
    Meaning: make fit; "fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"
  • Synonyms: fit
    Meaning: 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"
  • Synonyms: match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
    Meaning: 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: fit
    Meaning: conform to some shape or size; "How does this shirt fit?"
  • Synonyms: equip, fit, fit_out, outfit
    Meaning: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
Usage examples
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  • Fit the Second
  • "Suppose he has a fit!"
  • Am I not fit to be Emperor?
  • "It is only a fainting fit."
  • You ain't fit to be a horse."
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Hamlet, License CC BY-SA 4.0