hitting

[ˈhɪtɪŋ]

hitting Definition

• 1. striking or making contact with something or someone using a physical force
• 2. achieving or reaching a target or goal

Using hitting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hitting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was hitting the punching bag with all his might.

• Example

  The baseball player is hitting the ball well this season.

• Example

  She hit the bullseye on her first try.

• Example

  The car hit a tree and spun out of control.

hitting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hitting

• striking
• punching
• slapping
• smacking
• bashing

Antonyms for hitting

• missing
• failing

Phrases with hitting

• hit it off

  to quickly establish a friendly relationship with someone

  Example

  They met at the party and hit it off immediately.

• hit the books

  to study hard, especially for an exam

  Example

  I need to hit the books if I want to pass this test.

• hit the ground running

  to start something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm

  Example

  She started her new job by hitting the ground running and impressing her boss.

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Summary: hitting in Brief

The verb 'hitting' [ˈhɪtɪŋ] refers to striking or making contact with something or someone using physical force, or achieving a target or goal. It can be used in contexts such as sports, studying, and relationships, as in 'The baseball player is hitting the ball well this season,' 'I need to hit the books if I want to pass this test,' and 'They met at the party and hit it off immediately.'