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hit [ˈhɪt]

1 hit verb
  • to move your hand, a bat, etc., quickly so that it touches someone or something in a forceful or violent way
  • to cause (something, such as a ball) to move by hitting it forcefully with a bat, racket, etc.
  • to touch (something or someone) in a forceful or violent way after moving at a high speed

2 hit noun
  • an act of hitting someone or something
  • —used to describe being hit by something (such as a bullet, bomb, punch, etc.)—usually used with take —often used figuratively
  • something that is very successful —often used before another noun