Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with fit in American Collocation
fit
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/fɪt/
coughing
giggling
screaming
sneezing
What causes sneezing fits?
have
throw
The Secretary General would throw a fit if he said yes.
laughter
giggles
hysterics
laughter
It’s both inventive and very funny – the audience were in fits of giggles.
angry feelings
anger
jealousy
passion
petulance
pique
rage
temper
A spare racket is a good idea if you are prone to fits of on-court pique.
sad or hopeless feelings
depression
despair
desperation
remorse
He shot himself in a fit of depression.