shoot
Pronunciation: [ʃuːt]
Context: "sports"
(verb) to hit a target with a gun or ball. When you shoot in basketball, for example, it means to throw the ball towards the hoop to try to score.
Example
She shot the basketball and made a three-pointer.
Example
He didn't shoot the ball at all during the game.
Example
Did you shoot the ball during practice?
Context: "photography"
(verb) to take a photograph or record video. When you shoot a picture, you use a camera to capture a moment.
Example
They shot pictures of the beautiful sunset.
Example
She didn’t shoot any videos at the event.
Example
Did you shoot any photos at the party?
Context: "movement"
(verb) to move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction. When you shoot forward, it means you go ahead really fast.
Example
The car shot down the road at full speed.
Example
The dog didn't shoot away when it saw the squirrel.
Example
Why did the car shoot past you so quickly?
Context: "sports"
(noun) the act of hitting a target in a game like basketball or soccer. A shoot can also mean the moment when someone tries to score.
Example
His shoot from the penalty spot was perfect and scored a goal.
Example
Her last shoot didn't even get close to the basket.
Example
How many shoots did you make during the match?
Context: "film"
(noun) the process of filming scenes for a movie or video. A shoot can refer to a specific time when you are filming.
Example
The shoot for the new movie is scheduled for next week.
Example
The director canceled the shoot because of the weather.
Example
When does the next shoot start?