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fit vs fin

fin vs fit

fit and fin both are nouns.

fit is an adjective but fin is not an adjective.

fit and fin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fit Yes Yes Yes No
fin Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fin is a hyponym of fit; that is, fin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fit:
  • fit: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
  • fin: equip (a car) with fins
Other hyponyms of fit include rig, set, set up, mechanise, mechanize, motorise, motorize, fuse, collar, spur, motorize, motorize, stock, horseshoe, turn out, instrument, muzzle, kit, kit out, kit up, appoint, re-equip, rejig, refit, armor, armour, accouter, accoutre, wire, shaft, spar, stave, adorn, clothe, invest, commission.
fit (noun) fin (noun)
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals
the manner in which something fits a stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish
a sudden uncontrollable attack one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
a display of bad temper a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)
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
fit (adjective) fin (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
fit (verb) fin (verb)
make correspond or harmonize show the fins above the water while swimming
make fit propel oneself through the water in a finning motion
insert or adjust several objects or people equip (a car) with fins
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
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