English

hit

hɪt
Meaning: to strike something or someone with force
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base hit
3rd person singular present hits
Present participle hitting
Past hit
Will future will hit
Going-to future going to hit
Imperative negative don't hit / do not hit

Example sentences

Don't hit your brother!
Don't hit your brother!
The singer hit a high do.
The singer hit a high do.
We hit so much traffic after the concert that we missed the last train.
We hit so much traffic after the concert that we missed the last train.
We need to stop and get some gas before we hit the highway.
We need to stop and get some gas before we hit the highway.
A stone hit the window and cracked the glass.
A stone hit the window and cracked the glass.

Usage Notes

Can mean accidentally striking something or intentionally striking someone. In this sentence, it is a negative imperative.

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