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fit vs satisfy

satisfy vs fit

fit is a noun but satisfy is not a noun.

fit is an adjective but satisfy is not an adjective.

fit and satisfy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fit Yes Yes Yes No
satisfy No No Yes No
As verbs, fit and satisfy are synonyms defined as:
  • fit and satisfy: fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
Other synonyms of fit include conform to, fill, fulfil, fulfill, meet.
As verbs, satisfy is a hyponym of fit; that is, satisfy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fit:
  • fit: fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
  • satisfy: meet the requirements or expectations of
As verbs, satisfy is a hypernym of fit; that is, satisfy is a word with a broader meaning than fit:
  • fit: be agreeable or acceptable to
  • satisfy: fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
Other hypernyms of fit include conform to, fill, fit, fulfil, fulfill, meet.
fit (noun) satisfy (noun)
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
the manner in which something fits
a sudden uncontrollable attack
a display of bad temper
fit (adjective) satisfy (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) satisfy (verb)
make correspond or harmonize fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
make fit make happy or satisfied
insert or adjust several objects or people meet the requirements or expectations of
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 fit and satisfy

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