shot

nounA2 · Elementary

Act of shooting, or a try at something.

Meanings of «shot»

1. noun

an act of firing a gun

They heard a loud shot from far away.

2. noun

an attempt to do something

Just give it a shot and see what happens.

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Synonyms and similar words

attempttry

What A2 means

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