Difference between Stab and Shot

What is the difference between Stab and Shot?

Stab as a noun is an act of stabbing or thrusting with an object. while Shot as a noun is the result of launching a projectile or bullet.

Stab

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object. A wound made by stabbing. Pain inflicted on a person's feelings. An attempt. Criticism.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pierce or to wound with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger. To aim a blow with a weapon or a finger (at someone or something). To aim a blow with a weapon or a finger. To cause a sharp, painful sensation.

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: Excellence is being able to perform at a high level over and over again. You can hit a half-court shot once. That's just the luck of the draw. If you consistently do it... that's excellence.

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

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