How Do You Spell OVERHIT?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəhˈɪt] (IPA)

The word "overhit" is spelled as /ˌoʊvərˈhɪt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The stress is on the second syllable, indicated by the apostrophe. This word is a verb that means to hit a shot in a game or sport too hard, causing it to go over the intended target. The "over-" prefix emphasizes the excessive force or distance of the hit. Proper spelling of this word is important for clear communication and accurate interpretation of the message conveyed.

OVERHIT Meaning and Definition

  1. Overhit is a verb that refers to the act of striking or hitting something excessively hard, beyond what is necessary or desired. It can also refer to a situation or action where excessive force or intensity is applied. The term is commonly used in sports and games, particularly in ball games such as soccer, tennis, or golf, where a player may hit the ball with excessive power, causing it to go beyond the desired target or out of bounds. In this context, overhitting can result in a loss of control or accuracy, potentially leading to negative consequences for the player or team.

    The term can also be used metaphorically outside of sports. For instance, in a conversation or argument, someone who overhits may use excessive force or aggression in their speech, going beyond what is appropriate or necessary. This can cause the conversation to become heated or unpleasant.

    Overall, "overhit" emphasizes the concept of excessiveness or going beyond limits. Whether in a physical or metaphorical sense, overhitting something can lead to unintended outcomes, including loss of control, inaccuracy, or negative reactions.

Conjugate verb Overhit

CONDITIONAL

I would overhit
you would overhit
he/she/it would overhit
we would overhit
they would overhit

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be overhitting
you would be overhitting
he/she/it would be overhitting
we would be overhitting
they would be overhitting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overhit
you would have overhit
he/she/it would have overhit
we would have overhit
they would have overhit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been overhitting
you would have been overhitting
he/she/it would have been overhitting
we would have been overhitting
they would have been overhitting

FUTURE

I will overhit
you will overhit
he/she/it will overhit
we will overhit
they will overhit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overhitting
you will be overhitting
he/she/it will be overhitting
we will be overhitting
they will be overhitting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overhit
you will have overhit
he/she/it will have overhit
we will have overhit
they will have overhit

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overhitting
you will have been overhitting
he/she/it will have been overhitting
we will have been overhitting
they will have been overhitting

IMPERATIVE

you overhit
we let´s overhit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overhit

PAST

he/she/it overhit

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overhitting
you were overhitting
he/she/it was overhitting
we were overhitting
they were overhitting

PAST PARTICIPLE

overhit

PAST PERFECT

I had overhit
you had overhit
he/she/it had overhit
we had overhit
they had overhit

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overhitting
you had been overhitting
he/she/it had been overhitting
we had been overhitting
they had been overhitting

PRESENT

I overhit
you overhit
he/she/it overhits
we overhit
they overhit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overhitting
you are overhitting
he/she/it is overhitting
we are overhitting
they are overhitting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overhitting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overhit
you have overhit
he/she/it has overhit
we have overhit
they have overhit

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overhitting
you have been overhitting
he/she/it has been overhitting
we have been overhitting
they have been overhitting