Word SHOOT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

shoot

🇺🇸 [ʃuːt]

Meanings

To discharge a firearm, bow, or other projectile device, often with the intent of hitting a target. It can also refer to taking photographs or recording videos. In sports, it refers to striking a ball or other object toward a goal or target.

Examples

• He aimed and shot the arrow at the target.
• She loves to shoot pictures with her camera during vacations.
• They decided to shoot a video for their upcoming project.

Synonyms

fire • discharge • snap

Antonyms

miss • block • defend