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shot vs blow

blow vs shot

shot and blow both are nouns.

shot is an adjective but blow is not an adjective.

shot is not a verb while blow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shot Yes Yes No No
blow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, blow is a hypernym of shot; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than shot:
  • shot: a blow hard enough to cause injury
  • blow: a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
shot (noun) blow (noun)
the act of firing a projectile a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
informal words for any attempt or effort street names for cocaine
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand an impact (as from a collision)
the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
an attempt to score in a game an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a blow hard enough to cause injury a strong current of air
throwing the basketball toward the hoop
a solid missile discharged from a firearm
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
an explosive charge used in blasting
sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put
an estimate based on little or no information
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film
a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
a small drink of liquor
a chance to do something
shot (adjective) blow (adjective)
varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles
shot (verb) blow (verb)
exhale hard
free of obstruction by blowing air through
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
burst suddenly
shape by blowing
show off
cause to be revealed and jeopardized
allow to regain its breath
deposit eggs (of insects)
be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to move by means of an air current
leave; informal or rude
cause air to go in, on, or through
spout moist air from the blowhole
play or sound a wind instrument
make a sound as if blown
sound by having air expelled through a tube
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
spend lavishly or wastefully on
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
be inadequate or objectionable
be blowing or storming
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