hitting

word · lemma: hit

/ˈhɪtɪŋ/
HI-ding
/hˈɪtɪŋ/
HI-ting

Definition

The present participle of 'hit'. It can mean striking something or someone, reaching or touching a point, or becoming very popular or successful, depending on the context.

Usage & Nuances

Often appears in continuous tenses: 'is hitting'. Common patterns include 'hit the ball', 'hit the wall', 'hit 100 degrees', and 'a song is hitting big'. Don't confuse physical 'hitting' with figurative uses like numbers, emotions, or popularity.

Example Sentences

The boy is hitting the ball with a bat.

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The car kept hitting small rocks on the road.

basic

Sales are hitting a new high this month.

basic

This song is really hitting right now.

natural

The stress is hitting me harder than I expected.

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We’re hitting the road early tomorrow.

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