Pronunciation: /ɡʌn/
noun a weapon consisting of a metal tube from which a projectile is fired
A1 The police officer carried a gun on his belt.
A2 Hunters use guns to shoot animals for food.
B1 The criminal threatened the shopkeeper with a gun during the robbery.
B2 The soldier loaded his gun and prepared for battle.
C1 The detective carefully examined the gun for fingerprints as evidence.
C2 The expert marksman aimed his gun with precision at the target.
verb not applicable
A1 He gunned down the street to catch the bus.
A2 The car gunned its engine as it sped away from the scene.
B1 The team gunned for victory in the final match.
B2 The politician gunned for re-election with a strong campaign.
C1 The company gunned for market dominance with aggressive marketing strategies.
C2 The athlete gunned for a new world record in the upcoming competition.
adjective not applicable
A1 He saw a big gun on the table.
A2 She wore a gun holster on her belt.
B1 The gun control laws in this country are very strict.
B2 The detective found a gun hidden in the suspect's car.
C1 The gun violence epidemic in urban areas is a major concern.
C2 The military used advanced gun technology in the operation.
adverb not applicable
A1 He ran fast like a gun.
A2 She shot the target with precision like a gun.
B1 The car sped down the highway like a gun.
B2 The athlete sprinted across the finish line like a gun.
C1 The company's profits soared like a gun in the market.
C2 The artist's career took off like a gun after winning the prestigious award.
pronoun not applicable
A1 He has a gun.
A2 She found a gun in the drawer.
B1 The detective examined the gun for fingerprints.
B2 The gun was used in the robbery.
C1 The forensic team analyzed the gun for evidence.
C2 The gun's serial number was traced back to its original owner.
preposition not applicable
A1 I saw a gun on the table.
A2 The detective found a gun under the bed.
B1 The suspect was caught with a gun in his possession.
B2 The security guard was armed with a gun.
C1 The soldier carefully aimed the gun at the target.
C2 The expert marksman fired the gun with precision.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I want to buy a gun and a knife for protection.
A2 He pointed the gun at the target and fired.
B1 The suspect dropped his gun and surrendered to the police.
B2 She cleaned her gun meticulously before going to the shooting range.
C1 The detective found a fingerprint on the gun that led to the arrest of the criminal.
C2 The gun control debate continues to be a contentious issue in politics.
interjection not applicable
A1 Gun! Don't touch that, it's dangerous!
A2 Gun! Be careful when handling it.
B1 Gun! Remember to always keep it unloaded when not in use.
B2 Gun! Make sure to follow proper safety protocols at all times.
C1 Gun! It's important to undergo regular training to handle firearms responsibly.
C2 Gun! As a seasoned marksman, I always respect the power it holds.
article not applicable
A1 The police officer carries a gun for protection.
A2 Hunters use guns to shoot animals for food.
B1 The detective found a gun at the crime scene.
B2 The soldier was trained to handle various types of guns.
C1 The gun control debate continues to be a controversial issue in society.
C2 The expert marksman demonstrated incredible accuracy with his gun.
formal The police officer drew his gun in order to apprehend the suspect.
informal I heard that John keeps a gun in his house for protection.
slang Don't worry, I'll bring my piece, just in case things get sketchy.
figurative Her words were like a loaded gun, ready to cause damage if not carefully aimed.
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