Difference between Snapshot and Shot

What is the difference between Snapshot and Shot?

Snapshot as a noun is a photograph, especially one taken quickly or in a moment of opportunity. while Shot as a noun is the result of launching a projectile or bullet.

Snapshot

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A photograph, especially one taken quickly or in a moment of opportunity. A glimpse of something; a portrayal of something at a moment in time. A file or set of files captured at a particular time, capable of being reloaded to restore the earlier state.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To take a snapshot of.

Example sentence: A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.

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 am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation. War is hell.

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

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