20+ Synonyms for Hit & Similar Words
Definition of hit
- noun
- (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball); "he came all the way around on Williams' hit"
- the act of contacting one thing with another; "repeated hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she finally got a hit"
- a conspicuous success; "that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career"; "that new Broadway show is a real smasher"; "the party went with a bang"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "hit"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like attain, bang, bump can replace "hit" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "hit" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Hit" in song lyrics
See how hit is used in real songs:
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"Jeah, another Tay da Tight hit"
11/5 — Garcia Vegas -
"Why not take your top ten pop hit"
3rd Bass — Pop Goes the Weasel -
"Pass the square, fool, let me get a hit"
4 Deep — Rollin' 4 Deep