hit

US /hɪt/
UK /hɪt/
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1.

strike (someone or something) with a blow or missile

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He accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer.
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The ball hit the window and broke it.
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strikesmackslappunchthump
2.

cause harm or damage to

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The drought has hit the crops hard.
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The new policy will hit small businesses the hardest.
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affectimpactdamageharmhurt
3.

reach (a particular level or amount)

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Sales are expected to hit record highs this quarter.
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The temperature is expected to hit 30 degrees Celsius tomorrow.
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reachattainachievemakeget to
1.

a blow or stroke

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He delivered a powerful hit to the ball.
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The boxer landed a clean hit on his opponent.
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blowstrikesmackpunchthump
2.

a successful song, movie, or show

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Her new song is a big hit.
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The movie was a box office hit.
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successsmashblockbusterwinnertriumph
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hit onhit uponhit and runpinch-hithit outhit piecehit back