Hit
/hɪt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:5 pts3 letters
Definition of Hit
noun
- A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.
"The hit was very slight."
- Something very successful, such as a song, film, or video game, that receives widespread recognition and acclaim.
- An attack on a location, person or people.
- A collision of a projectile with the target.
- A match found by searching a computer system or search engine
verb
- (heading, physical) To strike.
- To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.
"I hit the jackpot."
- To switch on.
"Somebody's been here! Hit the lights!"
- To briefly visit.
"We hit the grocery store on the way to the park."
- To encounter an obstacle or other difficulty.
"You'll hit some nasty thunderstorms if you descend too late. We hit a lot of traffic coming back from the movies."
adjective
- Very successful.
"The band played their hit song to the delight of the fans."
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SYNONYMS
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ANTONYMS
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