Difference between Inject and Shoot

What is the difference between Inject and Shoot?

Inject as a verb is to push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage. while Shoot as a verb is to fire a projectile or energy weapon at.

Inject

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage. To introduce (something) suddenly or violently. To administer an injection to (someone), especially of medicine or drugs. To take or be administered something by means of injection, especially medicine or drugs.

Shoot

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.A photography session.(professional wrestling slang) In professional wrestling, an event that is unscripted or legitimate.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Yes, please do.A mild expletive, expressing disbelief or disdain

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To fire a projectile or energy weapon at.To hit with a projectile or energy beam from such a weapon.To move very quickly and suddenly.To photograph.(professional wrestling) In professional wrestling, to deviate from kayfabe, either intentionally or accidentally; to actually connect with unchoreographed fighting blows and maneuvers, or speak one's mind (instead of an agreed-to script).To measure the distance and direction to (a point).To make the stated score.To ejaculateTo go over or pass quickly through.To tip (coal, etc) down a chute [http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=%22coal+being+shot+into%22&btnG=Search&meta=]

Example sentence: Humility, that low, sweet root, from which all heavenly virtues shoot.

We hope you now know whether to use Inject or Shoot in your sentence.

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