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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
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
3.
physically and mentally sound or healthy
felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
keeps fit with diet and exercise
'fit' - used as a noun
4.
a display of bad temper
he had a fit
5.
a sudden uncontrollable attack
a fit of coughing
6.
the manner in which something fits
I admired the fit of her coat
7.
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a fit of housecleaning
'fit' - used as a verb
8.
be agreeable or acceptable to
9.
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
This piece won't fit into the puzzle
10.
satisfy a condition or restriction
11.
make fit
fit a dress
He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
12.
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
13.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
14.
conform to some shape or size
How does this shirt fit?
15.
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
16.
make correspond or harmonize
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derived forms
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1. Fit / Plural
fits
2. Fit / Past
fitted
3. Fit / Third Person
fits
4. Fit / Present Participle
fitting
5. Fit / Comparitive
fitter
6. Fit / Superlative
fittest
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