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hitting

Pronunciation: [ˈhɪtɪŋ]

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Learn how to use hitting in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to strike or touch someone or something with a forceful motion. It can be like when you hit a ball with a bat or when someone playfully hits you on the arm.

Example

She is hitting the baseball with all her strength.

Example

He is not hitting the ball well today in practice.

Example

Are you hitting the target when you throw the ball?

Context: “sports”

(noun) the act of striking a ball in sports such as baseball or cricket. It is when a player successfully makes contact with the ball.

Example

His hitting has improved this season, and he is scoring more runs.

Example

Her hitting was not good yesterday, and she missed a lot of balls.

Example

How is your hitting going during the game?

Context: “violence”

(noun) when someone strikes another person, often causing pain. It can happen in fights or arguments.

Example

He learned that hitting is not the best way to solve problems.

Example

Hitting someone is never okay, even if you're really angry.

Example

Why do some people think hitting is an acceptable way to express anger?

How to pronounce hitting

Pronunciation: [ˈhɪtɪŋ]

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