1 B2 neutral
To continue striking or hitting something with repeated effort, especially in sport.
"The batsman hit away confidently, sending three balls to the boundary in a row."
inseparable
hit away
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
To continue hitting or striking something repeatedly and energetically.
In plain English
To keep hitting or striking at something without stopping.
What does "hit away" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To work persistently at a task with sustained effort (figurative).
"She hit away at the manuscript every evening until it was finally finished."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To hit something in the direction of away (continuously striking).
Actually means
To keep hitting or striking at something without stopping.
Usage tip
Often used in sports contexts (batting, boxing, golf) to describe continuous striking. Can also be used figuratively for working at something persistently. Less common than many phrasal verbs with 'hit'.
Words that pair with "hit away"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
ball keys problem drums opponent
How to conjugate "hit away"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
hit away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hits away
he/she/it
Past simple
hit away
yesterday
Past participle
hit away
have + pp
-ing form
hitting away
continuous
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