hit
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: hitting
Sense 1
To strike. — To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To strike. — To come into contact with forcefully and suddenly.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Something very successful, such as a song, film, or video game, that receives widespread recognition and acclaim.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hit” mean?
To strike. — To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.
Is “hit” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.