Pronunciation

/shuːt/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of shooting, releasing a projectile from a weapon or camera: The hunter aimed and shot at the target.
2. A photograph or film taken with a camera: He took a series of shots of the sunset.
3. An attempt or attempt to achieve something: She made a last-minute shot at the championship title.
4. A sudden or violent event: The explosion caused a shock wave that shot through the building.

Verb

1. To fire a weapon or discharge a projectile: The soldier shot at the enemy.
2. To press a button or lever to release a substance or energy: I shot the syringe into the patient’s arm.
3. To make a rapid movement or action: He quickly shot up from his chair.
4. To express or convey an emotion or feeling: Her eyes shot daggers at him when he criticized her work.

Adjective

1. Directed or aimed: The laser beam was shot straight ahead.
2. Fast or rapid: The bullet shot through the air in seconds.
3. Characteristic of a sharp, quick movement: Her hair had a shiny, shot look due to the sun exposure.

Phrases

• “Take a shot” means to make an attempt or try something.
• “Shot glass” is a small, usually stemmed glass used for shots.
• “In one shot” describes completing something without interruption.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The photographer snapped a few shots of the bride and groom.
• Verb: He shot the basketball through the hoop with ease.
• Adjective: The arrow shot through the target with precision.

Synonyms

• Fire
• Launch
• Dispatch
• Release
• Aim
• Express (emotionally)