Hit

usgb/hɪt/
verb

To strike or cause harm to something or someone.

He hit the ball with the bat.
Visual representation of "hit" - To strike or cause harm to something or someone

Often appears as...

  • hit the ball
  • hit the target
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Physical Contact

Use this verb when someone makes physical contact, usually in a harmful way.

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The boxer hit his opponent with a powerful uppercut.
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Impersonal Subjects

Objects can 'hit' too, describing a sudden impact without intent.

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The rock hit the window and shattered it.
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Figurative Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe an idea or thought that suddenly comes.

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An idea hit me in the middle of the night.
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