shoot — to fire a gun or weapon; to discharge a projectile
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fire a gun or weapon; to discharge a projectile
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃuːt/
Example Sentences
- Don't shoot! I'm just here to deliver pizza!
- The photographer will shoot our wedding ceremony tomorrow.
- Gas prices shot up again this week.
shoot
VERB[/ʃuːt/]
to fire a gun or weapon; to discharge a projectile
An archer shoots an arrow at the practice target
Don't shoot my muddy boot in this fine suit!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'sceotan', which has Germanic roots. Originally meaning 'to throw quickly' or 'to discharge', the term has evolved to encompass diverse meanings including photography, the act of firing projectiles, and the emergence of plant shoots.
Breakdown
Old English 'sceotan' (to shoot, dart) → Middle English 'shoten' → Modern English 'shoot', with the core sense of rapid projection or emission preserved across its etymological development.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't shoot! I'm just here to deliver pizza!”
“The photographer will shoot our wedding ceremony tomorrow.”
“Gas prices shot up again this week.”
“My grandmother's secret: eat bamboo shoots to grow tall like bamboo!”
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