Pronunciation: /ʃuːt/

Definitions of shoot

noun a shot or attempt at scoring in a game or sport

Example Sentences

A1 He took a picture with his camera and the shoot turned out really well.

A2 The film crew was preparing for the shoot of the new movie.

B1 The photographer set up the shoot in the studio for the fashion magazine.

B2 The director was impressed with the aerial shoot captured by the drone.

C1 The cinematography in the film was praised for its stunning shoot locations.

C2 The artist's latest photo shoot for the magazine cover was a huge success.

verb to discharge a missile from a weapon or to score in a game or sport

Example Sentences

A1 The boy likes to shoot hoops in the park.

A2 She shot a great video of the concert last night.

B1 The hunter carefully aimed before shooting the deer.

B2 The photographer shot stunning images of the sunset.

C1 The director decided to shoot the film in black and white for a classic look.

C2 The soldier was ordered to shoot on sight if there was any sign of enemy activity.

Examples of shoot in a Sentence

formal The photographer will shoot the portraits in the studio.

informal Let's shoot some hoops at the park later.

slang I heard he can shoot like a pro on the court.

figurative She shot down his idea during the meeting.

Grammatical Forms of shoot

past tense

shot

plural

shoots

comparative

more shoot

superlative

most shoot

present tense

shoot

future tense

will shoot

perfect tense

have shot

continuous tense

is shooting

singular

shoot

positive degree

shoot

infinitive

to shoot

gerund

shooting

participle

shooting

Origin and Evolution of shoot

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'shoot' originated from the Old English word 'scotian' meaning 'to shoot, launch, or propel'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shoot' evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings including the act of firing a gun, growing or sprouting from a plant, and taking photographs.