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just shot vs just shoot

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Just shot' is the past tense form of the verb 'shoot' and is used when referring to something that has already happened. 'Just shoot' is the base form of the verb 'shoot' and is used when giving a command or instruction.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 702 views

just shot

This phrase is correct as the past tense form of the verb 'shoot'.

This phrase is used when referring to an action that was completed in the past.

Examples:

  • He just shot the target and won the competition.
  • She just shot her first short film last week.
  • You just shot her in the face.
  • Wow. You just shot Agent Gornt.
  • No, I just shot one of them.
  • He just shot somebody in Ozzie's house.
  • You just shot up a $3,500 trophy-mounted gray timber wolf.
  • You've just shot it as a bear.
  • Armed men just shot at Astrid and her father.
  • I'd just shot and killed a kid.
  • And this is Damon salvatore, who you just shot.
  • Was just shot and I'm seeing this other woman who's... amazing.
  • I'm angry because a group of mercenaries just shot at me.
  • - He just shot at me.
  • And this is Damon salvatore, who you just shot.
  • I just shot rick in the head.
  • - The crown prince just shot himself
  • I think he just shot a hostage.
  • The German just shot the verdad suprema guys.
  • Look, pal, you were just shot at.
  • I just shot a man armed with a rolled-up magazine.
  • Hicks, they just shot a guard.

Alternatives:

  • just shot at
  • just shot down
  • just shot up
  • just shot through
  • just shot past

just shoot

This phrase is correct as the base form of the verb 'shoot'.

This phrase is used when giving a command or instruction to someone to shoot something.

Examples:

  • Just shoot the ball into the basket.
  • Just shoot me an email when you have the information.
  • But just shoot the pad, not Woodhouse.
  • Jesus Christ, just shoot me!
  • On the other hand, you did just shoot me.
  • Though I did just shoot that man for real, so clear on out.
  • See, I want to just shoot you myself.
  • Or I could just shoot your little friend in the face.
  • Might as well just shoot a fairy tale story.
  • I'd just shoot them, kebab them and add orange sauce.
  • Can't just shoot people in the face like you did.
  • I might as well just shoot you where you're standing.
  • Maybe we can just shoot for doing a little better next time.
  • - Maybe I should just shoot you.
  • Better if they just shoot us now.
  • Maybe I should just shoot Donald.
  • Sure there is, I could just shoot you.
  • Or maybe I just shoot you in self-defense.
  • Or I can just shoot you right in the heart.
  • I should just shoot you in case...
  • Alfonso and his men would just shoot him down on sight.
  • One of you should probably just shoot me now.

Alternatives:

  • just fire
  • just take a shot
  • just pull the trigger
  • just aim and shoot
  • just let loose

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