Word: Hit

Pronunciation

/ˈhɪt/

Definitions

• Noun: (1) A physical blow or impact, often with a hand or tool. Example: “The boxer delivered a powerful hit to his opponent.” (2) Contact with something, especially a successful contact in sports, like hitting a ball with a bat. Example: “He scored a home run with a solid hit.” (3) A success in a particular area or field; a popular song, book, movie, etc. Example: “Their latest album has several hits.”

• Verb: (1) To strike physically, either intentionally or accidentally. Example: “The tennis player hit the ball over the net.” (2) To reach or achieve a target or goal. Example: “We need to hit our sales targets this quarter.” (3) To visit or attend. Example: “Let’s hit the gym after work.” (4) To succeed or be well-received. Example: “His new show really hit big last night.”

• Adjective (informal): Exceptionally good or impressive. Example: “That was a hit performance.”

Phrases

• “Hit and run”: A collision where the driver flees the scene without stopping.
• “Hit the nail on the head”: To accurately identify or describe something.
• “Hit the ground running”: To start a task or project immediately and energetically.
• “Take a hit”: To experience a negative effect or setback.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The batter took a mighty swing but missed the hit.”
• Verb: “She hit the brakes suddenly to avoid a collision.”
• Adjective: “The opening act was a hit with the audience.”

Synonyms

• Noun: Blow, strike, punch, impact, collision, success
• Verb: Strike, collide with, touch, reach, affect, accomplish
• Adjective (as informal usage): Popular, successful, well-received, smash hit