Shoot: meaning, definitions and examples

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shoot

 

[ ʃuːt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in sport

To kick, throw, or hit a ball or puck in an attempt to score a goal.

Synonyms

hit, kick, score, strike, throw

Examples of usage

  • He shoots, he scores!
  • She shot the ball past the goalkeeper.
  • The player shot a three-pointer from downtown.
Context #2 | Verb

with a gun

To fire a gun or weapon.

Synonyms

blast, fire, gun down, shoot at

Examples of usage

  • The police officer shot the suspect.
  • He shot a deer during hunting season.
  • She shot a clay pigeon at the shooting range.
Context #3 | Noun

of a photo

A session of photographing a particular subject or scene.

Synonyms

photo session, photography, session, shoot-out

Examples of usage

  • I had a great shoot with a professional photographer.
  • The fashion shoot took place in a studio.
  • They organized a photo shoot for the magazine cover.

Translations

Translations of the word "shoot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atirar

🇮🇳 गोली मारना

🇩🇪 schießen

🇮🇩 menembak

🇺🇦 стріляти

🇵🇱 strzelać

🇯🇵 撃つ (うつ)

🇫🇷 tirer

🇪🇸 disparar

🇹🇷 ateş etmek

🇰🇷 쏘다

🇸🇦 إطلاق النار

🇨🇿 střílet

🇸🇰 strieľať

🇨🇳 射击 (shèjī)

🇸🇮 streljati

🇮🇸 skjóta

🇰🇿 ату

🇬🇪 სროლა

🇦🇿 atəş açmaq

🇲🇽 disparar

Etymology

The word 'shoot' originated from Old English 'sceotan', which meant 'to shoot, to throw'. The verb has evolved over time to encompass various meanings, including scoring in sports, firing a gun, and photographing. The use of 'shoot' in sports dates back to the 19th century, while its association with photography became popular in the 20th century with the rise of fashion photography and photo shoots.

See also: offshoot, reshoot, shooter, shooting, shootist, shoots, shot, undershoot, undershooting.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,808, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.