shot
Meaning
A "shot" refers to an attempt or effort to achieve something, often used in contexts such as sports, photography, or taking a risk.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "shot" with "shoot," as they have different grammatical functions.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Marta
went
to
the
park
in
the
afternoon
with
her
old
camera
to
practice
photography
.
She
watched
people
and
birds
and
waited
for
the
right
light
before
moving
closer
.
When
a
child
ran
by
laughing
,
she
took
a
shot
and
later
checked
the
picture
on
her
screen
.
The
first
images
were
a
little
dark
,
so
she
adjusted
the
settings
and
tried
again
.
After
a
few
tries
,
she
felt
satisfied
and
walked
home
planning
to
edit
them
that
evening
.
Common Phrases
long shot
shot in the dark
shot glass
Synonyms
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