Fit
nnoun.statea display of bad temperSynset:conniption scene tantrum
Examples:- he had a fit
- she threw a tantrum
- he made a scene
Hypernyms:bad temper ill temper
Inherited Hypernyms:fitbad temperangeremotionfeelingstateattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.statea sudden uncontrollable attackSynset:convulsion paroxysm
Examples:- a paroxysm of giggling
- a fit of coughing
- convulsions of laughter
Derivationally Related Form:paroxysmal
Hypernyms:attack
Inherited Hypernyms:paroxysmattackafflictiontroublehappeningeventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.attributethe manner in which something fitsExamples:- I admired the fit of her coat
Derivationally Related Form:fit
Hypernyms:fashion manner mode style way
Inherited Hypernyms:fitmannerpropertyattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:hang
nnoun.acta sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)Synset:burst
Examples:- a burst of applause
- a fit of housecleaning
Derivationally Related Form:burst
Hypernyms:activity
Inherited Hypernyms:burstactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:fits and starts
Full Hyponyms:fits and starts
vverb.stativebe agreeable or acceptable toSynset:accommodate suit
Derivationally Related Form:accommodativefitteraccommodation
Hypernyms:conform to fill fit fulfil fulfill meet satisfy
Inherited Hypernyms:suitfitprovidegivetransfer
Sentence Frame:Something ---s somebody
vverb.stativebe the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desiredSynset:go
Examples:- This piece won't fit into the puzzle
Derivationally Related Form:fitfitting
Hypernyms:fit
Inherited Hypernyms:fitfitbe
Direct Hyponyms:jointtessellate
Full Troponyms:jointtessellate
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | These cars won't --- (apply to: fit)
vverb.changemake fitExamples:- fit a dress
- He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
Derivationally Related Form:fitfittingfitter
Hypernyms:form shape
Inherited Hypernyms:fitshapechange
Direct Hyponyms:dovetail
Causes:fit go
Full Troponyms:dovetail
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something PP | They --- the cape (apply to: fit)
vverb.changeinsert or adjust several objects or peopleExamples:- Can you fit the toy into the box?
- This man can't fit himself into our work environment
Hypernyms:accommodate adapt
Inherited Hypernyms:fitadaptchange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody PP | Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.stativebe compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristicsSynset:agree check correspond gibe jibe match tally
Examples:- 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
Antonyms:disagree
Derivationally Related Form:correspondenceagreementagreeablecorrespondentmatch
Hypernyms:be equal
Inherited Hypernyms:matchequal
Direct Hyponyms:accordadhereagreealignanswerbear outbefitbeseemcoincideconcordconsistconsortcorrelatecorroborateduplicatefit inharmoniseharmonizehomologizelookparallelpatternresemblerhymerimesquaresuitsupporttwinunderpin
Full Troponyms:adherealignanswerapeapproximateassonatebefitblendborder oncoincidecome to lifeconsistconvergecoordinatecorrelatecorroborateechoemulatefollow suitharmonizehomologizeimitatelooklook likeparallelpatternresemblerhymesquaretake aftertwin
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Something is ---ing PP
vverb.stativeconform to some shape or sizeHypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:fitbe
Direct Hyponyms:fitgo
Full Troponyms:fitjointtessellate
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something Adjective/Noun | Something ---s Adjective/Noun
vverb.possessionprovide with (something) usually for a specific purposeSynset:equip fit out outfit
Examples:- The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
Derivationally Related Form:equipmentfittingoutfitoutfitterequipageequippingoutfitting
Hypernyms:furnish provide render supply
Inherited Hypernyms:equipsupplygivetransfer
Direct Hyponyms:accouteraccoutreadornappointarmorarmourclothecollarcommissionfinfusehorseshoeinstrumentinvestkitkit outkit upmechanisemechanizemotorisemotorizemuzzlere-equiprefitrejigrigsetset upshaftsparspurstavestockturn outwire
Full Troponyms:accouterappointarmorcollarcommissionfinfusehorseshoeinstrumentinvestkit outmechanizemotorizemuzzlere-equiprefitrewirerigshaftsparspurstavestockturn outwire
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Somebody ---s somebody with something
vverb.consumptionfill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restrictionSynset:conform to fill fulfil fulfill meet satisfy
Examples:- does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
- This job doesn't match my dreams
- meet a need
Derivationally Related Form:fulfilmentfulfillmentsatisfactionfillsatisfactorysatisfier
Hypernyms:cater ply provide supply
Inherited Hypernyms:fitprovidegivetransfer
Direct Hyponyms:accommodateallayanswerappeaseassuagecontentfeed onfeed uponfill the billfitfit the billfulfilfulfilllive up toquellquenchsatisfyslakestaysuit
Full Troponyms:act asanswercontentcoverfeed onfit the billgo a long waygo aroundpreludequalifyquellquenchsatisfyservesufficesuittide over
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changemake correspond or harmonizeSynset:match
Derivationally Related Form:fittingmatch
Hypernyms:adjust correct set
Inherited Hypernyms:matchadjustchange
Direct Hyponyms:balanceequilibrateequilibriseequilibrize
Full Troponyms:balancecancelcarrycompensatecomplementcounteractcoveroffsetoverridetrim
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something | They --- the cape (apply to: fit, match)
adjadj.allmeeting adequate standards for a purposeExamples:- 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
Antonyms:unfit
Derivationally Related Form:fitness
Inherited Hypernyms:fit
Similar to:acceptable suitable suited worthy
See also:appropriate
adj satadj.all(usually followed by 'to' or 'for') on the point of or strongly disposedSynset:primed set
Examples:- 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
Antonyms:unready
Derivationally Related Form:fitness
Inherited Hypernyms:fit
Similar to:ready
adjadj.allphysically and mentally sound or healthyExamples:- felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
- keeps fit with diet and exercise
Antonyms:unfit
Derivationally Related Form:fitness
Inherited Hypernyms:fit
Similar to:able able-bodied conditioned in condition
See also:healthy sound well