Hitting: meaning, definitions and examples

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hitting

[ ˈhɪtɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

action

To strike or collide with force.

Synonyms

punch, smack, strike

Examples of usage

He was hitting the ball with a bat.
She accidentally hit her head on the door.

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sports

A successful or powerful shot in a game or sport.

Synonyms

hit, shot, strike

Examples of usage

His hitting has improved since last season.
Her hitting percentage is the highest on the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "hitting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 batendo

🇮🇳 मारना

🇩🇪 schlagen

🇮🇩 memukul

🇺🇦 удар

🇵🇱 uderzenie

🇯🇵 殴る (naguru)

🇫🇷 frapper

🇪🇸 golpeando

🇹🇷 vurmak

🇰🇷 때리기 (ttaerigi)

🇸🇦 ضرب (darab)

🇨🇿 úder

🇸🇰 úder

🇨🇳 打击 (dǎjī)

🇸🇮 udarec

🇮🇸 högg

🇰🇿 соғу

🇬🇪 დარტყმა (dartkma)

🇦🇿 vurmaq

🇲🇽 golpeando

Word origin

The word 'hitting' originated from the Old English word 'hyttan', which meant 'to come upon, meet, fall in with'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include striking with force. 'Hitting' has been used in English since the 14th century.