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fin vs fit

fit vs fin

fin and fit both are nouns.

fin is not an adjective while fit is an adjective.

fin and fit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fin Yes No Yes No
fit Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, fit is a hypernym of fin; that is, fit is a word with a broader meaning than fin:
  • fin: equip (a car) with fins
  • fit: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Other hypernyms of fin include equip, fit out, outfit.
fin (noun) fit (noun)
organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish the manner in which something fits
one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain a sudden uncontrollable attack
a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater) a display of bad temper
one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
fin (adjective) fit (adjective)
physically and mentally sound or healthy
meeting adequate standards for a purpose
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
fin (verb) fit (verb)
show the fins above the water while swimming make correspond or harmonize
propel oneself through the water in a finning motion make fit
equip (a car) with fins insert or adjust several objects or people
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
conform to some shape or size
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
be agreeable or acceptable to
Difference between fin and fit

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