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By Fits And Starts
see synonyms of by fits and startsAdverb
1. by fits and starts
intermittently
Example Sentences:'he worked on his book by fits and starts'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
By Fits And Starts
see synonyms of by fits and startsspasmodically; without concerted effort
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By Fits And Starts
see synonyms of by fits and startsn.
1. Medicine
a. A seizure or convulsion, especially one caused by epilepsy.
b. A sudden physical outburst: a fit of coughing; a fit of laughter.
c. A sudden, involuntary physical reaction: a fit of shivering; a fit of cramps.
d. A sudden, involuntary mental experience: a fit of amnesia; a fit of déjà vu.
2. A sudden outburst of emotion: a fit of jealousy.
3. A sudden period of vigorous activity.
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