Synonyms for
Shot
Definition
Shot can mean either the act of firing a gun or a small amount of medicine given by injection.
Synonyms & similar words
fritter
shoot
blast
shaft
inject
scoot
pellet
charge
buck
tear
frivolaway
crack
dissipate
pip
changeable
iridescent
foolaway
pullulate
spud
dig
snap
dash
shooter
bourgeon
shootdown
blast
explosion
fire
discharge
injection
dose
jab
inoculation
vaccination
immunization
hit
strike
attempt
effort
try
undertaking
experiment
test
trial
guess
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- take a shot
- get a shot
- shot glass
- shot put
- shotgun blast
- shot in the dark
- long shot
- long shot
Word family
Usage note
The word 'shot' has many meanings, from a projectile to an attempt or an injection. Context is crucial for understanding its intended use.
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Example sentences
- I took a shot in the dark and guessed the answer.
- She gave me a flu shot to help me stay healthy.
- He made a shot and scored a point in the basketball game.
- The doctor gave him a shot of painkiller before the surgery.
Quotes
Life is a game and true love is a trophy. - Rufus Wainwright
A well aimed shot of liquor can cure almost any ill. - George Bernard Shaw
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Mark Twain