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clap vs hit

hit vs clap

clap and hit both are nouns.

clap and hit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clap Yes No Yes No
hit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hit is a hypernym of clap; that is, hit is a word with a broader meaning than clap:
  • clap: strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
  • hit: cause to move by striking
As verbs, hit is a hypernym of clap; that is, hit is a word with a broader meaning than clap:
  • clap: strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
  • hit: deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
clap (noun) hit (noun)
a sudden very loud noise the act of contacting one thing with another
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated a conspicuous success
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra (baseball) when a batter strikes a picthed ball into fair territory and arrives safely on base (without an error or a fielder's choice being made by the defense)
a murder carried out by an underworld syndicate
a connection made via the internet to another website
a dose of a narcotic drug
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
clap (verb) hit (verb)
clap one's hands together pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise hit with a missile from a weapon
strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting hit the intended target or goal
put quickly or forcibly deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
strike the air in flight hit against; come into sudden contact with
cause to strike the air in flight produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments
cause to move by striking
affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely
reach a destination, either real or abstract
drive something violently into a location
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
cause to experience suddenly
encounter by chance
kill intentionally and with premeditation
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