Synonyms for

Hit

Verb / hɪt / Another word for hit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to strike or collide with force

Synonyms & similar words

runinto dispatch striking slay shoot tally attain bumpoff polishoff bang gain stumble strike murder pip make smash arriveat off reach score collision remove miss cometo strike punch slap smack whack beat bang knock thump pound bump clout clobber sock thwack wallop biff belt deck slam

Synonyms by register

Formal

strike impact collide assault

Informal

smack bash wallop sock

Literary

smite thwack

Antonyms

miss avoid dodge evade sidestep escape

Common collocations

  • hit the ball
  • hit the road
  • hit the target
  • hit the nail
  • hit the jackpot
  • hit the roof
  • hit the ground
  • hit the books

Word family

noun hit
verb hit
adjective hittable

Usage note

The word 'hit' can have many meanings, from a physical blow to achieving success. Be mindful of context to convey the intended meaning. 'Hit' as a noun can refer to a success or a blow.

Example sentences

  1. I hit the ball with the bat.
  2. He hit his head on the door.
  3. She hit the target with the arrow.
  4. The car hit a tree.
  5. The boxer hit his opponent with a punch.

Quotes

  • If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There's no point in being a damn fool about it. - W.C. Fields
  • I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times. - Bruce Lee
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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