Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shot
noun/verb
/ʃɒt/
Definition
A quick, sudden, or brief burst of something.
Examples
- The police officer took a shot at the suspect but missed.
- She took a shot at the basketball and scored.
- He felt a sharp shot of pain in his knee after the fall.
Meaning
The act of shooting or firing, or a single attempt at achieving something.
Synonyms
- attempt
- fire
- strike
- photo
- injection
