shooting
word
Definition
Shooting can mean an incident where someone fires a gun, the activity of using a gun, or the process of filming a movie, show, or photos. The meaning depends strongly on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Very context-dependent. In news, 'shooting' usually means gun violence; in entertainment, it often means filming. Common phrases: 'school shooting', 'mass shooting', 'a day of shooting', 'during the shooting of the film'. Be careful: because of the violent meaning, it can sound alarming without context.
Example Sentences
The police arrived quickly after the shooting.
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They finished shooting the movie last week.
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He practices shooting at the range every Saturday.
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We can't talk now—they're still shooting on the street outside.
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The whole town was shaken by the shooting.
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We're behind schedule because the shooting took longer than expected.
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