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Meaning of the word shot in English

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shot

US /ʃɑːt/
UK /ʃɑːt/
"shot" picture

Noun

1.

the firing of a gun or cannon, or the sound that this makes

Example:
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We heard a loud shot in the distance.
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The hunter took a careful shot at the deer.
Synonym:
blastreportcrackbangdischarge
2.

an attempt to do something

Example:
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Give it your best shot!
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It was a long shot, but it paid off.
Synonym:
attempttryendeavoreffortstab
3.

a photograph

Example:
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That's a great shot of the sunset.
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The photographer took several shots of the model.
Synonym:
picturephotosnapshotimageframe
4.

an injection of a drug or vaccine

Example:
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The doctor gave him a flu shot.
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He needs another shot of insulin.
Synonym:
injectionjabinoculationvaccinationbooster
5.

a small drink of alcoholic spirits

Example:
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He ordered a shot of whiskey.
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Let's do a shot to celebrate!
Synonym:
nipdramslugtotjigger

Past Tense

1.

past tense and past participle of shoot

Example:
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He shot the ball into the net.
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The movie was shot on location in Italy.

Past Participle

1.

past tense and past participle of shoot

Example:
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He shot the ball into the net.
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The movie was shot on location in Italy.
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