Definitions
- Referring to a sudden realization or understanding of something. - Describing the act of hitting or colliding with an object or surface. - Talking about the occurrence of a particular thought or idea in one's mind.
- Describing the act of striking or making contact with an object or surface. - Referring to a physical attack or assault on someone or something. - Talking about achieving success or reaching a target or goal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making contact with an object or surface.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical actions.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or participles.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Hit implies a more forceful impact than struck.
- 2Purpose: Hit often involves an intention to cause harm or damage, while struck can be accidental or incidental.
- 3Connotation: Hit can have negative connotations, such as violence or aggression, while struck is more neutral or positive.
- 4Usage: Hit is more commonly used in everyday language than struck.
Remember this!
Struck and hit are synonyms that both refer to making contact with an object or surface. However, hit implies a more forceful impact with a specific intention, while struck can be accidental or incidental. Additionally, hit has negative connotations associated with violence or aggression, while struck is more neutral or positive.
