hit

verb:to strike someone or something with force
- The boxer hit his opponent with a powerful right hook.
verb:to collide with or crash into something
- The car hit a tree when the driver lost control on the icy road.
verb:to reach or affect a target, goal, or place
- The missile hit its intended target within seconds.
verb:to cause an emotional or psychological impact
- The news of the accident really hit her hard.
verb:to become popular or successful, especially in entertainment or media
- Their new single hit the top of the charts within a week.
noun:a dose of an addictive drug
- The addict was desperate for his next hit.
noun:a strike or blow delivered with a hand, weapon, or object
- He felt a sharp hit on the back of his head.
noun:a successful or popular piece of work, such as a song, film, or book
- The movie was a summer hit, drawing crowds worldwide.
noun:an act of striking a target, especially in sports
- She made a clean hit on the baseball, sending it over the fence.