Hit ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Hit ( verb )

1. To come into contact with a force that is equal to or greater than one's own force.
2. To cause (something) to come into contact with a force that is equal to or greater than one's own force.
3. To cause (something) to collide with another object.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hittan; akin to old high german hizzan to hit.

Examples:

1. He hit the ball out of the park.
2. She hit the nail with a hammer.
3. He was hit by a car.
4. She hit her head on the door.
5. The storm hit the coast last night.

(As a noun)

Hit ( noun )

1. To come into contact with a force that is equal to or greater than one's own force.
2. To cause (something) to come into contact with a force that is equal to or greater than one's own force.
3. To cause (something) to collide with another object.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hittan; akin to old high german hizzan to hit.

Examples:

1. He hit the ball out of the park.
2. She hit the nail with a hammer.
3. He was hit by a car.
4. She hit her head on the door.
5. The storm hit the coast last night.