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hit

/hɪt/
noun
  1. A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.

    "The hit was very slight."

  2. Something very successful, such as a song, film, or video game, that receives widespread recognition and acclaim.

  3. An attack on a location, person or people.

Antonymsmiss, flop, turkey
verb
  1. (heading, physical) To strike.

  2. To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.

    "I hit the jackpot."

  3. To switch on.

    "Somebody's been here! Hit the lights!"

Synonymsbeat, pelt, thump, beset, fall upon, lay into
Antonymsmiss, cut, kill, miss
adjective
  1. Very successful.

    "The band played their hit song to the delight of the fans."

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