“Chute” or “Shoot”

Overview

chute / shoot are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

chute: (noun) sloping channel through which things can descend. (verb) jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute.

shoot: (noun) a new branch. (noun) the act of shooting at targets. (verb) hit with a missile from a weapon. (verb) kill by firing a missile. (verb) send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly. (verb) throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective. (verb) emit (as light, flame, or fumes) suddenly and forcefully. (verb) cause a sharp and sudden pain in. (verb) variegate by interweaving weft threads of different colors. (verb) throw dice, as in a crap game. (verb) score. (verb) utter fast and forcefully. (verb) measure the altitude of by using a sextant. (verb) produce buds, branches, or germinate.

Pronunciation

chute: sh·UW·t

shoot: sh·UW·t

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