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Shot

🇬🇧 UK /["/ʃɒt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ʃɑːt/"]/

Meaning of Shot

the act of firing a gun; the sound this makes

In simple words: A quick way to take a picture or move something suddenly.

Shot in a sentence

• He took a shot at the target and hit the bullseye.
• The photographer captured the perfect shot of the sunset.
• After the accident, he received a tetanus shot at the hospital.
• She was very pleased with the shot she got in the basketball game.
• The coach praised his shot selection during the game.

How to use Shot

Use 'shot' in informal contexts when talking about photography or sports. It can be less appropriate in formal writing. In slang, it can refer to a quick drink of alcohol.

Grammar pattern

shot + object

Memory hint

Think of a camera shot — capturing a moment quickly.

Related words

Collocations with Shot

• excellent
• fine
• good
• volley
• aim
• fire
• take
• ring out
• hit somebody/​something
• strike somebody/​something
• shot from
• shot to
• crack
• excellent
• good
• excellent
• fine
• good
• crack
• get in
• have
• be on target
• go wide
• miss
• shot at
• shot on
• shot from
• camera
• close-up
• long
• series
• get
• take
• snap
• show something
• shot from
• shot of
• camera
• close-up
• long
• series
• get
• take
• snap
• show something
• shot from
• shot of
• booster
• allergy
• flu
• give somebody
• get
• have
• shot of

Synonyms for Shot

• picture
• image
• snapshot
• capture
• photograph

Opposites of Shot

• pause
• rest

Common mistakes with Shot

• Confusing 'shot' with 'shop', especially in pronunciation.
• Using 'shot' instead of 'shoot' in phrases like 'shot a photo' instead of 'shot a picture'.
• 'Shot' can be confused with the verb form (to shoot), especially in different tenses.

Frequently asked questions about Shot

What does Shot mean?

A quick way to take a picture or move something suddenly.

What is the definition of Shot?

the act of firing a gun; the sound this makes

How do you use Shot in a sentence?

He took a shot at the target and hit the bullseye.

Can you give another example of Shot?

The photographer captured the perfect shot of the sunset.

What are synonyms for Shot?

Common alternatives include picture, image, snapshot, capture, photograph.

What is the opposite of Shot?

Opposite meanings include pause, rest.

What words go with Shot?

It commonly pairs with excellent, fine, good, volley, aim, fire, take, ring out, hit somebody/​something, strike somebody/​something, shot from, shot to, crack, excellent, good, excellent, fine, good, crack, get in, have, be on target, go wide, miss, shot at, shot on, shot from, camera, close-up, long, series, get, take, snap, show something, shot from, shot of, camera, close-up, long, series, get, take, snap, show something, shot from, shot of, booster, allergy, flu, give somebody, get, have, shot of.

What are common mistakes when using Shot?

Confusing 'shot' with 'shop', especially in pronunciation. Using 'shot' instead of 'shoot' in phrases like 'shot a photo' instead of 'shot a picture'. 'Shot' can be confused with the verb form (to shoot), especially in different tenses.

How do you pronounce Shot?

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

When should I use Shot?

Use 'shot' in informal contexts when talking about photography or sports. It can be less appropriate in formal writing. In slang, it can refer to a quick drink of alcohol.

What CEFR level is Shot?

"Shot" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.