shoots
verb · noun
Form of shoot , third-person singular of shoot.
Simple meaning
To launch a projectile.
Pronunciation
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shootsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʃuts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
third-person singular of shoot
To launch (forcefully project) a projectile.
third-person singular of shoot
To fire (a weapon that releases a projectile).
third-person singular of shoot
Fire a shot
noun
plural of shoot
The act of shooting; the discharge of a missile; a shot.
plural of shoot
A rush of water; a rapid.
plural of shoot
An inclined plane, either artificial or natural, down which timber, coal, ore, etc., are caused to slide; a chute.
plural of shoot
A hunt or shooting competition.
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This meaning: To launch (forcefully project) a projectile.
Used this way, shoots is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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