B1verb 1K

Shoot

🇬🇧 UK /["/ʃuːt/","/ʃuːts/","/ʃɒt/","/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ʃuːt/","/ʃuːts/","/ʃɑːt/","/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Shoot

to fire a gun or other weapon; to fire something from a weapon

In simple words: To fire a gun or throw something.

Shoot in a sentence

• I need to shoot some photos for my project this weekend.
• He was able to shoot the basketball from the three-point line.
• The director wanted to shoot the scene at sunset for better lighting.
• During the game, you need to shoot quickly to score points.
• The hunters decided to shoot wild turkeys during the season.
• He was upset when he missed his chance to shoot the target.
• You can shoot a video with your smartphone to share online.
• If you shoot for the stars, you might achieve great things.

How to use Shoot

Use 'shoot' primarily in contexts related to firearms, sports, or photography. Avoid in very formal situations; may be seen as casual or aggressive.

Grammar pattern

shoot + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'shot' in basketball; you're taking a shot when you shoot the ball.

Related words

Collocations with Shoot

• accurately
• straight
• accidentally
• want to
• threaten to
• be about to
• at
• in
• into
• shoot (somebody) on sight
• shoot somebody dead
• shoot to kill
• accurately
• straight
• accidentally
• want to
• threaten to
• be about to
• at
• in
• into
• shoot (somebody) on sight
• shoot somebody dead
• shoot to kill

Synonyms for Shoot

• chat

Opposites of Shoot

• catch
• save
• hold

Common mistakes with Shoot

• Confused with 'shot' when referring to an action.
• Using 'shoot' in the past tense incorrectly as 'shooted'.
• Mixing up meanings, such as using it for other actions not related to firing.

Frequently asked questions about Shoot

What does Shoot mean?

To fire a gun or throw something.

What is the definition of Shoot?

to fire a gun or other weapon; to fire something from a weapon

How do you use Shoot in a sentence?

I need to shoot some photos for my project this weekend.

Can you give another example of Shoot?

He was able to shoot the basketball from the three-point line.

What are synonyms for Shoot?

Common alternatives include chat.

What is the opposite of Shoot?

Opposite meanings include catch, save, hold.

What words go with Shoot?

It commonly pairs with accurately, straight, accidentally, want to, threaten to, be about to, at, in, into, shoot (somebody) on sight, shoot somebody dead, shoot to kill, accurately, straight, accidentally, want to, threaten to, be about to, at, in, into, shoot (somebody) on sight, shoot somebody dead, shoot to kill.

What are common mistakes when using Shoot?

Confused with 'shot' when referring to an action. Using 'shoot' in the past tense incorrectly as 'shooted'. Mixing up meanings, such as using it for other actions not related to firing.

How do you pronounce Shoot?

US: /["/ʃuːt/","/ʃuːts/","/ʃɑːt/","/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ʃuːt/","/ʃuːts/","/ʃɒt/","/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Shoot?

Use 'shoot' primarily in contexts related to firearms, sports, or photography. Avoid in very formal situations; may be seen as casual or aggressive.

What CEFR level is Shoot?

"Shoot" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.