Hit

/hɪt/

noun

  1. A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.

    The hit was very slight.

  2. Something very successful, such as a song, film, or video game, that receives widespread recognition and acclaim.

  3. An attack on a location, person or people.

verb

  1. (heading, physical) To strike.

  2. To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.

    I hit the jackpot.

  3. To switch on.

    Somebody's been here! Hit the lights!

Synonyms: beat, pelt, thump, beset, fall upon, lay into, bang, ram

adjective

  1. Very successful.

    The band played their hit song to the delight of the fans.

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