Hit

A successful strike or a popular song.

hits

A hit is a successful striking of an object, or a popular song.

/hɪt/

From Middle English hiten 'to strike', from Old English hītan.

A 'hit' can mean when something connects with a target, like hitting a baseball, or it can be a really popular song that everyone likes.

The term 'hit' in music comes from the slang meaning of a successful or popular thing
Baseball players often celebrate 'hits' with high fives
The phrase 'hit the charts' means a song is doing very well

What does 'hit' mean? It can refer to a successful strike or a popular song
What makes a song a 'hit'? High sales and popularity on charts are common indicators
Can anything be a hit? Yes, in sports or music

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