shoot
🇺🇸
/ʃuːt/
🇬🇧
/ʃuːt/
verb
B1
to fire a gun or weapon
He learned how to shoot a gun safely.
B1
to hurt or kill with a bullet
The hunter did not shoot the deer.
R
to fire bullets
This old gun can still shoot.
B1
to hunt animals with a gun
They shoot birds for sport.
B2
to make a movie or take photos
We will shoot the scene tomorrow.
R
to move quickly in one direction
The car will shoot forward when you press the gas.
R
to feel a sudden sharp pain
A sharp pain will shoot up your leg if you step wrong.
R
to look at someone quickly
She will shoot a quick look at her watch.
R
to try to score in sports
The player decided to shoot instead of pass.
R
to get a score in golf
She can shoot a low score in golf.
R
to play pool or similar games
Let's shoot some pool this weekend.
noun
C1
a new growth on a plant
Bamboo shoots are edible.
C1
a photo or film session
The model arrived early for the shoot.
R
a hunting event or area
They organized a bird shoot on the farm.
interjection
R
said when annoyed or surprised
Shoot! I left my keys inside.
R
said to tell someone to speak
You have a question? Shoot!
translation
to fire a gun or weapon; to hurt or kill with a bullet; to fire bullets; to hunt animals with a gun; to make a movie or take photos; to move quickly in one direction; to feel a sudden sharp pain; to look at someone quickly; to try to score in sports; to get a score in golf; to play pool or similar games
a new growth on a plant; a photo or film session; a hunting event or area
said when annoyed or surprised; said to tell someone to speak
Word Forms
Past
shot
3rd Present
shoots
Progressive
shooting
Perfect
shot
Plural
shoots