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stave vs fit

fit vs stave

stave and fit both are nouns.

stave is not an adjective while fit is an adjective.

stave and fit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stave Yes No Yes No
fit Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, fit is a hypernym of stave; that is, fit is a word with a broader meaning than stave:
  • stave: furnish with staves
  • fit: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Other hypernyms of stave include equip, fit out, outfit.
stave (noun) fit (noun)
one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair the manner in which something fits
(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written a sudden uncontrollable attack
a display of bad temper
stave (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
stave (verb) fit (verb)
burst or force (a hole) into something make correspond or harmonize
furnish with staves 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
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