Word
shoots
US/ˈʃuts/
UK/ʃˈuːts/
Definitions
01new plant growth
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Science
n. new parts of a plant that are just starting to grow above the ground.
n. the first aerial parts of a plant to emerge from the seed or the ground, or new growth on an existing plant.
“In early spring, green shoots began to appear in the garden.”
“The gardener carefully protected the tender green shoots from the late frost by covering them with a light layer of mulch.”
02film or photo sessions
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Theater
n. planned times when people take professional photos or film a movie.
n. occasions or sessions during which professional photography or filmmaking takes place.
“The model had three different photo shoots scheduled for this week.”
“The production manager coordinated several location shoots across the city to ensure the urban aesthetic remained consistent throughout the film.”
03alright or okay
C1 · Advanced Slang · Dialect
interj. a way to say 'yes', 'okay', or 'of course' in Hawaii.
interj. a regional marker of agreement or affirmation equivalent to 'alright' or 'okay'.
“Want to go to the beach later? Shoots, let's go.”
“When asked if he could help with the surfboard repairs, he simply replied, 'Shoots,' and grabbed his toolkit.”
Usage
Commonly used in Hawaii to signal agreement or to say goodbye.
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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