Synonyms for

Shot

Verb / ʃɑ:t / Another word for shot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shot can mean either the act of firing a gun or a small amount of medicine given by injection.

Synonyms & similar words

guess slam scoot fritter injection pellet tear take deadreckoning jibe pip fool guessing shaft frivolaway dissipate scud burgeonforth gibe charge inject barb bourgeon snapshot stroke blast explosion fire discharge injection dose jab inoculation vaccination immunization hit strike attempt effort try undertaking experiment test trial guess

Synonyms by register

Formal

injection projectile attempt endeavor

Informal

try go crack whack fling

Literary

dart bolt thrust

Antonyms

miss failure defeat loss abstain refrain

Common collocations

  • take a shot
  • get a shot
  • shot glass
  • shot put
  • shotgun blast
  • shot in the dark
  • long shot
  • long shot

Word family

noun shot
verb shoot
adjective shot
adverb shot

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.

Example sentences

  1. I took a shot in the dark and guessed the answer.
  2. She gave me a flu shot to help me stay healthy.
  3. He made a shot and scored a point in the basketball game.
  4. 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

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