Etymology : Middle English, from Old English fitt; akin to Old Saxon fittea division of a poem, Old High German fizza skein
Pronunciation : fit
Function : noun
Date : before 12th century
1. adjustment, adaptation of one thing to another; manner in which something fits; seizure, spasm; outburst of temper or other emotion; sudden impulse. be suitable; be the right size or shape for; adapt; suit, adjust, alter; make conform; make ready; prepare; install, supply. suited; suitable, appropriate; qualified; ready; healthy, in good condition. clothes that much. fit\fit\ , v. t. [imp. & p. p. fitted ; p. pr. & vb. n. fitting .].
2. to make fit or suitable; to adapt to the purpose intended; to qualify; to put into a condition of readiness or preparation. the time is fitted for the duty. the very situation for which he was peculiarly fitted by nature.
3. to bring to a required form and size; to shape aright; to adapt to a model; to adjust; -- said especially of the work of a carpenter, machinist, tailor, etc. the carpenter marketh it out with a line; he fitteth it with planes. xliv.
4. 3. to supply with something that is suitable or fit, or that is shaped and adjusted to the use required. no milliner can so fit his customers with gloves.
5. to be suitable to; to answer the requirements of; to be correctly shaped and adjusted to; as, if the coat fits you, put it on. that's a bountiful answer that fits all questions. that time best fits the work.
6. quits.
7. imp. & p. p. of Fight.
8. In Old English, a song; a strain; a canto or portion of a ballad; a passus.
9. Adapted to an end, object, or design; suitable by nature or by art; suited by character, qualitties, circumstances, education, etc.; qualified; competent; worthy.
10. Prepared; ready.
11. Conformed to a standart of duty, properiety, or taste; convenient; meet; becoming; proper.
12. To make fit or suitable; to adapt to the purpose intended; to qualify; to put into a condition of readiness or preparation.
13. To bring to a required form and size; to shape aright; to adapt to a model; to adjust; said especially of the work of a carpenter, machinist, tailor, etc.
14. To supply with something that is suitable or fit, or that is shaped and adjusted to the use required.
15. To be suitable to; to answer the requirements of; to be correctly shaped and adjusted to; as, if the coat fits you, put it on.
16. To be proper or becoming.
17. To be adjusted to a particular shape or size; to suit; to be adapted; as, his coat fits very well.
18. The quality of being fit; adjustment; adaptedness; as of dress to the person of the wearer.
19. The coincidence of parts that come in contact.
20. The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
21. A stroke or blow.
22. A sudden and violent attack of a disorder; a stroke of disease, as of epilepsy or apoplexy, which produces convulsions or unconsciousness; a convulsion; a paroxysm; hence, a period of exacerbation of a disease; in general, an attack of disease; as, a fit of sickness.
23. A mood of any kind which masters or possesses one for a time; a temporary, absorbing affection; a paroxysm; as, a fit of melancholy, of passion, or of laughter.
24. A passing humor; a caprice; a sudden and unusual effort, activity, or motion, followed by relaxation or inaction; an impulsive and irregular action.
25. A darting point; a sudden emission. the manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her coat" a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene" 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" make fit; "fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out" be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle" conform to some shape or size; "How does this shirt fit?" physically and mentally sound or healthy; "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise" 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".
26. feet. ,-ti.
27. being even, having no score to settle.
28. /a/ colloq. consenting, satisfied (with). fit olmak.
29. slang to be quits.
30. /a/ to be content (with), agree to (the offer or outcome).
31. being even. having no store to settle. feet. quits.
32. A section of a poem or ballad.