Hitting

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪt/

Hitting (verb)

  1. to touch something quickly and with force using your hand or an object.
  2. to arrive at a place or reach a goal.
  3. to cause harm or damage to something or someone.

Examples

  • The ball hit the wall with force.
  • She hit the nail with a hammer.

Common collocations: hit the target, hit the ball, hit the nail, hit the road, hit the town

Hitting (noun)

  1. a song, movie, or show that is very popular and successful.
  2. an act of hitting someone or something.

Examples

  • The song became a hit overnight.
  • That album had several hits.

Synonyms of Hitting

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hitting

  • when failing to strike or contact