Phrase guide

hit home

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To be especially memorable, meaningful, or significant; to be fully understood, believed or appreciated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Do you think the message really hit home with him?
  • Baked goodies can really hit home with a crowd.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: strike a chord, strike home

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To strike its target with damaging effect.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: or projectile

Topics: engineering, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weapon, weaponry

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

refer to or be relevant or familiar to

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • I hope this message hits home!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: strike home, strike a chord, strike a note

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: affect, impress, move, strike

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: mennä perille — to be especially memorable
  • French: faire mouche — to be especially memorable
  • Spanish: es especialmente memorable — to be especially memorable
  • Māori: ū — To strike its target of a blow, or weapon, with damaging effect