home run

Noun

Meaning

something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

mark homer bell ringer score masterpiece butt smash hit showpiece bull's-eye base hit best seller masterwork dead center icing on the cake hole in one

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Antonyms

miss loss letter failure defeat abortion

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Hypernyms

success safety base hit

Hyponyms

solo blast solo homer

Examples

I had only one superstition. I made sure to touch all the bases when I hit a home run. Babe Ruth

Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. Babe Ruth

After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases. Mickey Mantle

Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back. Ryne Sandberg

Somebody once asked me if I ever went up to the plate trying to hit a home run. I said, 'Sure, every time.' Mickey Mantle

Don't worry about my weight. Fifteen pounds more and I'll be grand. I never felt better in my life. I'm going to lead the league in batting again and maybe I'll make a new home run record. Babe Ruth

Close letter words and terms

home rule class Home Rule Party home ruler home school home schooler home screen