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Definition fit in American English

fit noun

noun
/fɪt/
Example

Everyone collapsed in fits of laughter.

Example

When his sneezing fit was over, Milton resumed lecturing.

Synonyms and related words
contort contortion convulse
1.1

a sudden strong emotion that you cannot control

Example

She smashed the plate in a fit of rage.

Example

He often suffers from fits of depression.

Synonyms and related words
fit impulse surge
2

an occasion when someone becomes unconscious for a short time and their body shakes

Synonyms and related words
faint pass out knock out
3

used for saying whether something is the right size and shape for someone or something

Example

When buying a backpack, it is important to get a good fit.

Example

You can adjust the width of the boot to get a better fit.

Example

The sofa will go in here, but it's a tight fit.

Synonyms and related words
relevant appropriate applicable
4

used for saying whether people or things are similar to each other or are appropriate for each other

Example

There was a good fit between the managers' goals and the staff.

Synonyms and related words
suitable convenient proper
Definition fit in American English

Related Words

Words related to fit:

conniption (noun) E-FIT () into place (phrase) fit (verb) fit (adjective) fit (noun) FIT (abbreviation) fit as a fiddle (phrase) fit for purpose (adjective) fit in (phrasal verb) fit in with (phrasal verb) fit model (noun) fit note (noun) fit out (phrasal verb) fit the bill (phrase) fit to be tied (phrase) fit together (phrasal verb) someone’s description (phrase) a fit (phrase) hissy fit (noun) in a fit state (phrase) not (phrase) fit (phrase) volens (noun) volens (adjective) volenti non fit injuria (noun)