Difference between Shot and Shooter

What is the difference between Shot and Shooter?

Shot as a noun is the result of launching a projectile or bullet. while Shooter as a noun is someone who shoots something; a gunner, archer etc.

Shot

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Worn out. (Of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance. tired, weary

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To launch a projectile.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Thank you.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The result of launching a projectile or bullet. The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal. The heavy iron ball used for the shot put. Small metal balls used as ammunition. An armor-piercing solid metal projectile having no bursting charge, that was in use mainly during World War II, more specifically called AP or armor-piercing shot. An opportunity or attempt. A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting. A punch or other physical blow. A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce) A spoon of coffee. A single serving of espresso. A single unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames. A charge to paid, a scot or shout.

Example sentence: I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.

Shooter

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Someone who shoots something; a gunner, archer etc.A firearm.A videogame or arcade game in which shooting enemies (or targets) is the main objective.(professional wrestling slang) A professional wrestler who uses actual fighting moves as part of his style, or who speaks his mind during a live or televised event (instead of speaking from a script).A large marble used for knocking smaller marbles out of a chalk circle.An alcoholic beverage typically served in a shot glass.

Example sentence: As a shooter, the one thing you want to be is consistent.

We hope you now know whether to use Shot or Shooter in your sentence.

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