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Stephenlearner Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Difference between shoot and fire?

Hi,

Can you tell me which is correct in each group?

? shoot / fire a gun
? shoot / fire a fox
? shoot / fire a target

Also how can I use "shoot at", "fire at", and "fire upon" ?
Can "Fire!" stand alone? How about "shoot"?

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shoot a gun
fire a gun
shoot a fox
shoot a target

shoot at a fox
shoot at a target
fire at a target

When you say "can fire stand alone?" do you mean something like "Fire fox?" NO.
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Thanks.

When I say "Fire!", I mean what a commander generally says to his soldiers.

Is there a difference between "shoot a fox" and "shoot at a fox"?
Does "shoot at" a fox mean "aim at" a fox? You may miss the fox.
Does "shoot" a fox mean that you do not miss the fox?
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Sorry - I misunderstood.
Yes, of course, you may say "Fire" as a command/imperative.
Yes to the remainder of your questions.
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