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- Dictionaryhit/hɪt/
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
- 2. (of a missile or a person aiming one) strike (a target): "the sniper fired and hit a third man"
noun
- 1. an instance of striking or being struck: "few structures can withstand a hit from a speeding car" Similar
- 2. an instance of striking the target aimed at: "one of the bombers had scored a direct hit"
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- English (US)
HIT meaning: 1. to move your hand or an object onto the...
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- Hit Spanish Translation
HIT translate: golpear, afectar, éxito, visita, golpe, (en...
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- Hit: Russian Translation
HIT translate: ударять , ударяться , наносить ущерб,...
- English (US)
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word hit as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and phrases. Find out the origin and history of hit in English.
Hit definition: to deal a blow or stroke to. See examples of HIT used in a sentence.
Definition of hit verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of hit. verb. deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument. see more. verb. hit with a missile from a weapon. synonyms: pip, shoot. strike. make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target. blast, shoot. fire a shot. pip, shoot. kill by firing a missile. see more. verb.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word 'hit' in British and American English. Find synonyms, phrasal verbs, examples, and related words for 'hit'.
a. To cause to come into contact: She hit her hand against the wall. b. To deal a blow to: He hit the punching bag. c. To cause an implement or missile to come forcefully into contact with: hit the nail with a hammer. 3. To press or push (a key or button, for example): hit the return key by mistake. 4. Sports. a.