Basic Details
Word: Shot
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A quick burst or attempt at something, often referring to a throw, a picture taken, or a single dose of a vaccine.
Synonyms: Attempt, photograph, injection
Antonyms: Miss, failure, inaction
Idioms and Phrases
- Give it a shot: To try something, especially when there is a chance of success. Example: "He decided to give the new recipe a shot, even though he had never cooked it before."
- Shot in the dark: An attempt that is made with little hope of success. Example: "Sending out my application was a shot in the dark, but I thought it was worth a try."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During the basketball game, he made a perfect shot from the three-point line.
Example 2: The photographer captured a beautiful shot of the sunset over the mountains.
Example 3: After getting her flu shot, she felt relieved and ready for the winter season.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "shot" originally comes from archery, where it referred to the act of shooting an arrow? It has been used for various forms of attempts and efforts since then!
Famous Quote
"You miss 100% of the shots you dont take." Wayne Gretzky
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "shot" mean in this context?
a) A long run
b) A photograph
c) A tired feeling
d) A kind of drink
Answer: b) A photograph
2. Which of these is a synonym of "shot"?
a) Miss
b) Attempt
c) Failure
d) Inaction
Answer: b) Attempt
3. What is an antonym of "shot"?
a) Action
b) Success
c) Miss
d) Photography
Answer: c) Miss
4. Which sentence uses "shot" correctly?
a) She took a shot of the cake before eating it.
b) He shot a horse down the road.
c) The shot was too busy to watch the film.
d) They shot a lot of work done in the meeting.
Answer: a) She took a shot of the cake before eating it.
5. Which idiom means to attempt something?
a) Give it a shot
b) Take a break
c) Hit the road
d) Break a leg
Answer: a) Give it a shot
