Difference between Fit and Paroxysm

What is the difference between Fit and Paroxysm?

Fit as a noun is the degree to which something fits something else. while Paroxysm as a noun is a random or sudden outburst (of activity).

Fit

Part of speech: verb

Definition: Of an object, to be of the right size and shape so as to match another object. Of clothing, to be of the right size and cut. To tailor; to change to the appropriate size. To be fitting; to suit. To suffer a fit.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: in good shape suitable good looking, fanciable, attractive, beautiful

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The degree to which something fits something else. (Advertising) how well a particular commercial execution captures the character or values of a brand. A section of a poem or ballad, from the sense of fitted to length. A seizure or convulsion. A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time. A sudden outburst of emotion. A sudden burst (of an activity).

Example sentence: I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year's fashion.

Paroxysm

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A random or sudden outburst (of activity).A sudden recurrence of a disease.

We hope you now know whether to use Fit or Paroxysm in your sentence.

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