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Definition of «hit»

The term "hit" has several meanings, depending on its context.

1) In popular music culture, a hit refers to a song that becomes popular and gains widespread radio airplay, often reaching the top position on music charts.

2) In sports, particularly baseball or cricket, a hit is when a player successfully strikes the ball with their bat or raquet, causing it to go into play.

3) In everyday language, "hit" can refer to an impact or collision between two objects or people. It could also mean reaching something in popularity or success, as mentioned above.

Usage examples

  1. He hit the ball with so much force that it sailed over the fence.
  2. The boxer delivered a powerful hit to his opponent's chin, knocking him out cold.
  3. The car hit a pothole, causing a loud thud and shaking everyone inside.
  4. The storm hit the coastal town with strong winds and heavy rain, causing significant damage.
  5. She hit the brakes just in time to avoid colliding with the car in front of her.
  6. The baseball player swung his bat and hit a home run, much to the delight of the crowd.
  7. The singer's new song is a hit, playing on the radio stations and topping the charts.
  8. The earthquake hit during the night, waking up people with its violent shaking.
  9. The comedian's joke hit the audience, and everyone erupted into laughter.

Phrases with «hit»

Sentences with «hit»

  • I heard it was getting hit with with snow but seeing pictures of it makes it all the more real. (allthecute.com)
  • This list was determined purely by the number of hits on our website. (thealt.com)
  • Some of these situations have resulted in hit by car accidents when your male travels around the neighborhood. (littlerascalsrescue.com)
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