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hits

The correct spelling is hits.

How to pronounce hits

noun

IPA: /hɪts/

Say it like: Hit-s

The correct spelling is hits. A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything. For example: "The hit was very slight."

Usage Examples

The hit was very slight.

The catcher got a hit to lead off the fifth.

Where am I going to get my next hit?

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.
  2. 2.Something very successful, such as a song, film, or video game, that receives widespread recognition and acclaim.
  3. 3.An attack on a location, person or people.
  4. 4.A collision of a projectile with the target.
  5. 5.A match found by searching a computer system or search engine

verb

  1. 1.(heading, physical) To strike.
  2. 2.To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.
  3. 3.To switch on.
  4. 4.To briefly visit.
  5. 5.To encounter an obstacle or other difficulty.

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