English

shot

ʃɒt
Meaning: an attempt; a photograph; an injection; the act of firing a weapon
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I'll give it a shot.
I'll give it a shot.
The last shot was a miss, but the crowd still cheered.
The final shot failed to hit, but the crowd still cheered.
The archer's shots were known for their incredible accuracy.
The archer's shots were known for their incredible accuracy.
My teammate stayed after practice to help me with my shot.
My teammate stayed after practice to help me with my shot.
The defender blocked the shot just before it crossed the goal line.
The defender blocked the shot just before it crossed the goal line.

Usage Notes

A very versatile word used for attempts ('give it a shot'), medicine (flu shot), or photography ('take a shot').

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