hits
Translation
hits, successes, popular songs
Examples
The band played all their greatest hits.
The band played all their greatest hits.
The film was one of the biggest hits of the year.
The film was one of the biggest hits of the year.
The website gets thousands of hits a day.
The website gets thousands of hits a day.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a successful film, song, or play The band played all their greatest hits.
((sth.)) an instance of a user accessing a website The website gets thousands of hits a day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: success, smash, winner
Etymology
From the verb 'to hit', meaning to strike a target. A successful song or film 'hits the mark' with the audience.
Memory Tips
Think of a song that is so good it 'hits' you with its greatness, making it a popular 'hit'.