Hit

usgb/hɪt/Volume
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Physical ContactPlay
Use this verb when someone makes physical contact, usually in a harmful way. SlideThe boxer hit his opponent with a powerful uppercut.
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Impersonal SubjectsPlay
Objects can 'hit' too, describing a sudden impact without intent. SlideThe rock hit the window and shattered it.
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Figurative UsePlay
Can be used metaphorically to describe an idea or thought that suddenly comes. SlideAn idea hit me in the middle of the night.