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Gun

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɡʌn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɡʌn/"]/

Meaning of Gun

a weapon that is used for firing bullets or shells

In simple words: A tool that shoots bullets.

Gun in a sentence

• The police officer drew his gun to protect himself.
• In the movie, the villain uses a gun to threaten the heroes.
• She has a collection of toy guns that she plays with.
• The hunter took his gun to the forest for the deer season.
• The sound of the gun was loud and startling.

How to use Gun

Used in discussions about weapons, hunting, or self-defense. Not appropriate in casual conversations where violence may be discouraged. More accepted in law enforcement or military contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'gunning' it — driving fast like a racing car, but instead, it's a tool you use.

Related words

Collocations with Gun

• big
• heavy
• loaded
• be armed with
• carry
• have
• blaze
• fire
• go off
• control
• law
• crime
• the barrel of a gun
• guns and ammunition
• hold a gun on somebody
• big
• heavy
• loaded
• be armed with
• carry
• have
• blaze
• fire
• go off
• control
• law
• crime
• the barrel of a gun
• guns and ammunition
• hold a gun on somebody

Synonyms for Gun

• firearm
• pistol
• rifle
• weapon
• arms

Opposites of Gun

• peace
• disarmament

Common mistakes with Gun

• Confusing 'gun' with 'pistol' — not all guns are pistols.
• Using 'gun' to describe non-firearm weapons, like knives.
• Mispronouncing the word — some learners may pronounce it as 'gawn' instead of 'gun'.

Frequently asked questions about Gun

What does Gun mean?

A tool that shoots bullets.

What is the definition of Gun?

a weapon that is used for firing bullets or shells

How do you use Gun in a sentence?

The police officer drew his gun to protect himself.

Can you give another example of Gun?

In the movie, the villain uses a gun to threaten the heroes.

What are synonyms for Gun?

Common alternatives include firearm, pistol, rifle, weapon, arms.

What is the opposite of Gun?

Opposite meanings include peace, disarmament.

What words go with Gun?

It commonly pairs with big, heavy, loaded, be armed with, carry, have, blaze, fire, go off, control, law, crime, the barrel of a gun, guns and ammunition, hold a gun on somebody, big, heavy, loaded, be armed with, carry, have, blaze, fire, go off, control, law, crime, the barrel of a gun, guns and ammunition, hold a gun on somebody.

What are common mistakes when using Gun?

Confusing 'gun' with 'pistol' — not all guns are pistols. Using 'gun' to describe non-firearm weapons, like knives. Mispronouncing the word — some learners may pronounce it as 'gawn' instead of 'gun'.

How do you pronounce Gun?

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

When should I use Gun?

Used in discussions about weapons, hunting, or self-defense. Not appropriate in casual conversations where violence may be discouraged. More accepted in law enforcement or military contexts.

What CEFR level is Gun?

"Gun" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.