Synonyms for fit

Synonyms for (noun) fit

Synonyms: fit, burst

Definition: a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

Usage: a burst of applause; a fit of housecleaning

Similar words: activity

Definition: any specific behavior

Usage: they avoided all recreational activity


Synonyms: fit

Definition: the manner in which something fits

Usage: I admired the fit of her coat

Similar words: way, style, manner, fashion, mode

Definition: how something is done or how it happens

Usage: her dignified manner; his rapid manner of talking; their nomadic mode of existence; in the characteristic New York style; a lonely way of life; in an abrasive fashion


Synonyms: convulsion, paroxysm, fit

Definition: a sudden uncontrollable attack

Usage: a paroxysm of giggling; a fit of coughing; convulsions of laughter

Similar words: attack

Definition: a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

Usage: an attack of diarrhea


Synonyms: scene, conniption, tantrum, fit

Definition: a display of bad temper

Usage: he had a fit; she threw a tantrum; he made a scene

Similar words: ill temper, bad temper

Definition: a persisting angry mood


Synonyms for (verb) fit

Synonyms: fit

Definition: insert or adjust several objects or people

Usage: Can you fit the toy into the box?; This man can't fit himself into our work environment

Similar words: accommodate, adapt

Definition: make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

Usage: Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country


Synonyms: fit

Definition: make fit

Usage: fit a dress; He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out

Similar words: shape, form

Definition: give shape or form to

Usage: shape the dough; form the young child's character


Synonyms: match, fit

Definition: make correspond or harmonize

Usage: Match my sweater

Similar words: adjust, correct, set

Definition: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Usage: Adjust the clock, please; correct the alignment of the front wheels


Synonyms: outfit, equip, fit, fit out

Definition: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

Usage: The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities

Similar words: supply, render, provide, furnish

Definition: give something useful or necessary to

Usage: We provided the room with an electrical heater


Synonyms: correspond, tally, jibe, match, fit, gibe, agree, check

Definition: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Usage: 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

Similar words: be, equal

Definition: be identical or equivalent to

Usage: One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!


Synonyms: go, fit

Definition: be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

Usage: This piece won't fit into the puzzle

Similar words: fit

Definition: conform to some shape or size

Usage: How does this shirt fit?


Synonyms: meet, conform to, fit

Definition: satisfy a condition or restriction

Usage: Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?

Similar words: correspond, tally, jibe, match, fit, gibe, agree, check

Definition: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Usage: 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: accommodate, suit, fit

Definition: be agreeable or acceptable to

Usage: This suits my needs

Similar words: meet, conform to, fit

Definition: satisfy a condition or restriction

Usage: Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?


Synonyms: fit

Definition: conform to some shape or size

Usage: How does this shirt fit?

Similar words: be

Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer


Synonyms for (adj) fit

Synonyms: fit

Definition: physically and mentally sound or healthy

Usage: felt relaxed and fit after their holiday; keeps fit with diet and exercise

Similar words: able, able-bodied

Definition: having a strong healthy body

Usage: an able seaman; every able-bodied young man served in the army


Similar words: in condition, conditioned

Definition: physically fit

Usage: exercised daily to keep herself in condition


Synonyms: fit

Definition: meeting adequate standards for a purpose

Usage: 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

Similar words: acceptable

Definition: adequate for the purpose

Usage: the water was acceptable for drinking


Similar words: suitable, suited

Definition: meant or adapted for an occasion or use

Usage: a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty; not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy


Similar words: worthy

Definition: having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way

Usage: behavior worthy of reprobation; a fact worthy of attention


Synonyms: primed, set, fit

Definition: (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

Usage: 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

Similar words: ready

Definition: completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

Usage: get ready; she is ready to resign; the bridge is ready to collapse; I am ready to work; ready for action; ready for use; the soup will be ready in a minute; ready to learn to read


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