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   Hit

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   verb

   • 1. bring one's hand or a tool or weapon into contact with (someone or something) quickly and forcefully: "the woman hit the mugger with her umbrella" Similar strikeslapsmackcuffpunchbeatthrashthumpbatterbelabordrubhookpoundsmashslamweltpummelhammerbangknockswatwhipflogcanesucker-punchrain blows ongive someone a (good) beating/drubbingbox someone's earsinformal:whackwallopbashbiffbopcloutclipclobbersockswipecrownlickbeat the living daylights out ofgive someone a (good) hidingbelttanlay one onlay intopitch intolace intolet someone have itknock into the middle of next weeklamwhompdeckfloorzonkstick one ondotsloshtwatwellyslugboffbustwhaledongquiltking-hitliterary:smiteswingedated:bastebuffetbirch
   • ▪ accidentally strike (part of one's body) against something: "she fainted and hit her head on the metal bedstead"
   • ▪ (of a moving object or body) come into contact with (someone or something stationary) quickly and forcefully: "a car hit the barrier" Similar crash intorun intobang intosmash intosmack intoknock intobump intocannon intoplow intocollide withmeet head-onimpactinformal:barrel into
   • ▪ touch or press (part of a machine or other device) in order to work it: informal "he picked up the phone and hit several buttons"
   • 2. (of a missile or a person aiming one) strike (a target): "the sniper fired and hit a third man"
   • ▪ be suddenly and vividly realized by: "it hit her that I wanted to settle down here" Similar occur tostrikedawn oncome toenter one's headenter one's mindcross one's mindcome to mindspring to mindflash across one's mindcome into one's consciousness
   • 3. cause harm or distress to: "the area has been badly hit by business closures" Similar affect badlydevastatedamageharmhurtruinleave a mark onhave a negative effect onhave a negative impact ondo harm toimpinge onupsetshattercrushshockoverwhelmtraumatizetouchmake sufferinformal:knock backknock for sixknock sidewaysknock the stuffing out ofOpposite have no effect on
   • ▪ (of a disaster) occur in and cause damage to (an area) suddenly: "the country was hit by a major earthquake"
   • ▪ attack and rob or kill: informal North American "if they're cops, maybe it's not a good idea to have them hit"
   • 4. reach (a particular level, point, or figure): informal "his career hit rock bottom" Similar reachattaintoucharrive atget torise toclimb toachieveaccomplishgainsecureOpposite fall to
   • ▪ be affected by (an unfortunate and unexpected circumstance or event): "the opening of the town center hit a snag"
   • ▪ arrive at or go to (a place): "it was still night when we hit the outskirts of Chicago"
   • ▪ (of a product) become available and make an impact on: "the latest board game to hit the market"
   • ▪ take effect: "we sat waiting for the caffeine to hit"
   • ▪ give (someone) a dose of a drug or an alcoholic drink.
   • ▪ used to express the idea that someone is taking up a pursuit or taking it seriously: "more and more teenagers are hitting the books"
   • 5. propel (a ball) with a bat, racket, stick, etc., to score or attempt to score runs or points in a game.
   • ▪ score (runs or points) by hitting a ball with a bat, racket, or stick: "he had hit 25 home runs"
   • ▪ (of a batter) make a base hit.

   noun

   • 1. an instance of striking or being struck: "few structures can withstand a hit from a speeding car" Similar blowthumppunchknockbangthwackboxcuffslapsmackspanktapcrackstrokeweltimpactcollisionbumpcrashinformal:whackwallopbashbeltbiffcloutsockswipeclipclobbersloshboffbustslugwhaledongdated:buffet
   • ▪ a verbal attack: "he could not resist a hit at his friend's religiosity" Similar jibetauntjeersneerbarbcutting remarkbarbed remarkattackinsultinformal:digput-downcrackwisecrackOpposite compliment
   • ▪ a murder, typically one planned and carried out by a criminal organization: informal North American "some of the killings were contract hits"
   • ▪ short for base hit
   • 2. an instance of striking the target aimed at: "one of the bombers had scored a direct hit"
   • ▪ an instance of identifying an item of data which matches the requirements of a search.
   • ▪ an instance of a particular website being accessed by a user: "the site gets an average 350,000 hits per day"
   • 3. a successful venture, especially a film, pop record, or song: "he was the director of many big hits" Similar successbox-office successselloutwinnertriumphsensationbestsellertour de forceinformal:knockoutcrowd-pullersmashsmash hitsmashersuperhitcrackerwowbiggieOpposite failureflop
   • ▪ a successful and popular person or thing: informal "handsome, smiling, and smart, he was an immediate hit" Similar successbox-office successselloutwinnertriumphsensationbestsellertour de forceinformal:knockoutcrowd-pullersmashsmash hitsmashersuperhitcrackerwowbiggieOpposite failureflop
   • 4. a dose of a psychoactive drug: informal "in another hour, I'll need another hit"

   Word Origin late Old Englishhittan (in the sense ‘come upon, find’), from Old Norse hitta ‘come upon, meet with’, of unknown origin.

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2. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › hithit - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Orion hit a rabbit once; but though sore wounded it got to the bury, and, struggling in, the arrow caught the side of the hole and was drawn out. Indeed, a nail filed sharp is not of much avail as an arrowhead; you must have it barbed, and that was a little beyond our skill.

3. ell.stackexchange.com › questions › 41145word usage - What does "hit" mean? - English Language ...

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   Dec 4, 2014 · 4 Answers. Sorted by: 5. In English, hit is a flexible verb that we use to mean "ask," "act on," "complete," or "do." More importantly, it implies a certain level of force or the emphatic nature of the action. It can also carry a slightly negative connotation.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › hithit | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   to touch something or someone quickly and with force, usually hurting or damaging something: The ball hit him on the head. She hit her head on the pavement when she fell. to affect something in a bad way: The city has been hit hard by the budget cuts. hit it off informal.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › hitHIT - 205 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   slang. If you do that again, I'll deck you. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of hit. Learn more. If you hit someone or something, you move your hand or an object with force so it touches someone or something. SOMEONE OR SOMETHING THAT BECOMES POPULAR, WEALTHY, OR HAS ACHIEVED A LOT. Dinner was a hit with the kids.

6. www.wordsmyth.nethit | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English language ...

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   Definition of hit. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

7. www.usingenglish.com › reference › irregular-verbsHit Irregular Verb - Definition & Meaning - UsingEnglish.com

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   Definition: To Hit. Hit (Irregular Verb) Verb conjugation: Hit - Hit - Hit. Hit Meaning: To touch somebody or something with force. Forms of 'To Hit': Irregular Verbs Following a Similar Pattern. Verbs like: Want to learn about the irregular verb 'Hit'?

8. www.grammar-monster.com › irregular_verbs › hitThe verb "to hit" in English - Grammar Monster

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   In English, the verb 'to hit' is irregular. Here is the full conjugation of 'hit' in the past tense, present tense, and future tense. Grammar Monster (#GM) Free Grammar Lessons and Exercises