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British pronunciation/hˈɪt/
American pronunciation/ˈhɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "hit"

to hit
01

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

to hit definition and meaning
1.1

(of a projectile or its shooter) to strike a target and cause injury or damage

to hit definition and meaning
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During the battle, several rockets hit the enemy's fortifications.
During the battle, a stray bullet hit a civilian in the arm.
The cannonball hit the castle walls, creating a breach.
She was hit by a stray bullet during the crossfire.
The sniper fired a shot and hit the enemy soldier.
1.2

to accidentally strike a part of our body against something

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I hit my toe on the corner of the bed.
She accidentally hit her ankle on the chair leg.
As he reached for the book on the top shelf, he hit his head on the cupboard.
He hit his shin against the coffee table and it hurt.
Be careful not to hit your elbow on the doorframe.
1.3

to press or touch something such as a switch, button, or key in order to make a machine, device, etc. do a particular thing

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Hit the switch to turn on the lights.
Please hit the red button to stop the machine.
As the car in front suddenly stopped, I had to hit the brakes to avoid a collision.
1.4

to crash into someone or something causing injury or damage

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The pedestrian was hit by a reckless driver at the crosswalk.
The baseball hit the window and broke it.
The car hit the tree, but luckily no one was hurt.
The hailstorm hit the roof and caused some damage.
02

to make a ball move by striking it with a stick, bat, etc.

to hit definition and meaning
2.1

to gain points in a sport by striking a ball

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He hit a hole-in-one with his golf swing.
She hit a home run in the last inning.
He hit a three-pointer from downtown.
The baseball player hit a home run, earning several runs for his team.
The baseball player hit 40 home runs in a single season, setting a new record.
03

to attack someone or something in order to rob or kill them

to hit definition and meaning
04

to realize something in a sudden way

05

to experience or encounter something, particularly something bad

5.1

to affect someone or something, especially in a bad way

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The pandemic has hit the tourism industry exceptionally hard.
Small businesses were hit particularly badly during the economic downturn.
Rural communities have been severely hit by the lack of healthcare access.
Losing my job really hit me hard.
The news of their breakup didn't hit him until he saw her with someone else.
06

to reach a specific point, level, or amount

6.1

to get to or reach a particular place

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We hit the beach just in time to see the sunrise.
If you drive fast, you'll hit the city before rush hour.
We hiked for hours until we hit the mountain summit.
I'm leaving early to hit the airport before the crowds.
Keep walking straight, and you'll hit the main street.
6.2

to become largely available to be bought

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The fashion brand's latest collection will hit the shelves of your favorite boutiques soon.
This exciting video game is hitting the market just in time for the holiday season.
Their new smartphone model is set to hit the stores next week.
The limited-edition sneakers are expected to hit the shops this Friday.
The highly anticipated novel by the famous author will hit the bookstores in a few days.
Hit
01

something, such as a movie, play, song, etc. that is very popular and successful

02

(baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)

03

someone or something that is extremely popular

04

the act of contacting one thing with another

05

a murder carried out by an underworld syndicate

06

a connection made via the internet to another website

07

a dose of a narcotic drug

08

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

09

taking another card from the deck or discard pile, typically with the goal of improving one's hand or achieving a certain combination of cards

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The boxer hit his opponent with a powerful punch.
I accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer.
The baseball player hit the ball out of the park for a home run.
He hit the punching bag to relieve stress.
The teacher told the student not to hit his classmates.
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