shoot

When you shoot, you use a weapon to throw something at a very fast speed at someone or something.

Example: The man, in a desperate bid for freedom, grabbed his gun and started shooting anyone he could.

When you shoot something, you photograph or film something.

Example: At the zoo, I like to shoot many pictures of the animals.

The shoot is the stem or bud of a plant.

Example: The seed I planted yesterday got a tiny shoot.

A less offensive way of saying shit.

Example: Oh shoot!

You say shoot when you are angry or in disbelief; to condemn.

Example: Didn't you have a concert tonight? Shoot! I forgot! I have to go and get ready...