Shot
Pronunciation: /ˈʃuːt/
Shot (verb)
- to make a bullet come out of a gun.
- to use a camera to capture an image.
- 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
Shot (noun)
- a new part of a plant that is growing.
- the action of firing a gun or weapon.
Examples
- Shoots appear in spring.
- Bamboo shoots grow rapidly.