Shoot

Pronunciation: /ˈʃuːt/

Shoot (verb)

  1. to make a bullet come out of a gun.
  2. to use a camera to capture an image.
  3. to move very fast in a direction.

Examples

  • They shoot at targets for practice.
  • Hunters shoot to catch game.

Common collocations: shoot a gun, shoot at targets, shoot a photo, shoot in black and white, shoot down the street

Shoot (noun)

  1. a new part of a plant that is growing.
  2. the action of firing a gun or weapon.

Examples

  • Shoots appear in spring.
  • Bamboo shoots grow rapidly.

Synonyms of Shoot

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Shoot

  • When referring to capturing or receiving something.