Hitting
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪt/
Hitting (verb)
- to touch something quickly and with force using your hand or an object.
- to arrive at a place or reach a goal.
- 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)
- a song, movie, or show that is very popular and successful.
- an act of hitting someone or something.
Examples
- The song became a hit overnight.
- That album had several hits.