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shoot vs use

use vs shoot

shoot and use both are nouns.

shoot and use both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shoot Yes No Yes No
use Yes No Yes No
shoot (noun) use (noun)
the act of shooting at targets the act of using
a new branch (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
what something is used for
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
shoot (verb) use (verb)
give an injection to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
produce buds, branches, or germinate take or consume (regularly or habitually)
measure the altitude of by using a sextant use up (resources or materials)
record on photographic film habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
make a film or photograph of something avail oneself to
utter fast and forcefully seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
fire a shot; release
hit with a missile from a weapon
score
spend frivolously and unwisely
force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing
throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective
throw dice, as in a crap game
variegate by interweaving weft threads of different colors
run or move very quickly or hastily
move quickly and violently
send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly
cause a sharp and sudden pain in
kill by firing a missile
emit (as light, flame, or fumes) suddenly and forcefully
Difference between shoot and use

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