Click vs Hit

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

	Click	Hit
Meaning	To press a button on a mouse or a device to select something.	To touch or strike something with force.
CEFR level	B1	A2
Part of speech	verb	verb
Usage notes	Used mainly in technology contexts, especially when referring to computers or touchscreen devices. Not typically used in formal writing.	Commonly used in both physical contexts (like hitting a ball) and metaphorical ones (like hitting a deadline). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts.

Frequently asked questions: Click vs Hit

What's the difference between "Click" and "Hit"?

"Click" means: To press a button on a mouse or a device to select something. "Hit" means: To touch or strike something with force.

When should I use "Click" and "Hit"?

They can all be used in everyday English.

Are "Click" and "Hit" the same CEFR level?

"Click" is at B1, "Hit" is at A2 on the CEFR scale.