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fit vs way

way vs fit

fit and way both are nouns.

fit is an adjective but way is not an adjective.

fit is a verb but way is not a verb.

fit is not an adverb while way is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fit Yes Yes Yes No
way Yes No No Yes
As nouns, way is a hypernym of fit; that is, way is a word with a broader meaning than fit:
  • fit: the manner in which something fits
  • way: how something is done or how it happens
Other hypernyms of fit include fashion, manner, mode, style.
fit (noun) way (noun)
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) a course of conduct
the manner in which something fits to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
a sudden uncontrollable attack a journey or passage
a display of bad temper any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
how something is done or how it happens
the property of distance in general
doing as one pleases or chooses
a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of'
a line leading to a place or point
a portion of something divided into shares
space for movement
the condition of things generally
fit (adjective) way (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) way (verb)
make correspond or harmonize
make fit
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
fit (adverb) way (adverb)
to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States)
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