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Hit
Physical Contact![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use this verb when someone makes physical contact, usually in a harmful way. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/eKm8xAzgBAJddKsWfZi6ztiAgOQ.webp)
Impersonal Subjects![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Objects can 'hit' too, describing a sudden impact without intent. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/mHNIQVJIWLFrHcWlMmSFDfqsbuk.webp)
Figurative Use![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Can be used metaphorically to describe an idea or thought that suddenly comes. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/H3RSyopjIiUKfitubhHsX5Pd9Q.webp)