shoot

//ʃuːt//
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Verb

shootInfinitive
shootPresent tense
shotPast tense
shotPast participle
shootingPresent participle
shootsThird-person singular
1

to fire a gun or other weapon, or to hit, injure, or kill someone or something with a bullet or arrow

The police officer shot at the target.

2

to move or cause to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction

The cat shot out of the room when the door opened.

3

to kick, hit, or throw a ball in an attempt to score a goal or point in a sport

He shot the ball into the goal.

4

to photograph or film something

They shot the movie in Paris.

5

to grow or sprout quickly

The plants shot up after the rain.

Noun

shootSingular
shootsPlural
1

a young branch or new growth on a plant

New shoots are appearing on the plant.

2

an occasion when someone photographs or films something, especially professionally

We have a photo shoot scheduled for tomorrow morning.

Synonym

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