hit

[hɪt]

hit Definition

• 1. to bring one's hand, a tool, or a weapon forcefully down on (something or someone) usually with the intention of causing harm or injury
• 2. to come into contact with (something) forcefully and intentionally
• 3. to be successful in achieving (a goal or target)

Using hit: Examples

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

• Example

  He hit the ball with the bat.

• Example

  She hit him in the face.

• Example

  The car hit the tree.

• Example

  The new song has hit the top of the charts.

• Example

  I finally hit my sales target for the month.

hit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hit

• smack
• punch
• slap
• beat
• strike

Antonyms for hit

• miss
• avoid

Idioms Using hit

• hit the nail on the head

  to do or say something exactly right

  Example

  When he said that the company needs to focus on customer service, he really hit the nail on the head.

• hit the jackpot

  to suddenly become very successful or lucky

  Example

  After years of struggling, she finally hit the jackpot with her latest invention.

• hit the road

  to leave or start a journey

  Example

  We need to hit the road early if we want to get to the beach before sunset.

Phrases with hit

• hit it off

  to quickly become good friends with someone

  Example

  I met her at the party and we hit it off immediately.

• hit the books

  to study hard

  Example

  I have an exam tomorrow, so I need to hit the books tonight.

• hit the ground running

  to start something immediately and with a lot of energy and enthusiasm

  Example

  As soon as she started her new job, she hit the ground running and made a great impression on her boss.

Origins of hit

from Old English 'hyttan', meaning 'to come upon, meet with'

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Summary: hit in Brief

The verb 'hit' [hɪt] means to strike forcefully with a hand, tool, or weapon, or to come into forceful contact with something. It can also mean to achieve success in a goal or target, as in 'The new song has hit the top of the charts.' Phrases like 'hit it off' denote quickly becoming friends, while idioms like 'hit the nail on the head' mean doing or saying something exactly right.