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long-shot

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun long-shot has 2 senses
  1. longshot - a photograph taken from a distance
    --1 is a kind of gamble; photograph, photo, exposure, pic
  2. long shot - a contestant that is unlikely to win
    --2 is a kind of contestant

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Long-shot

Definition:

A long-shot refers to something that is unlikely or improbable to happen, usually used to depict an outcome that seems remote or far-fetched.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. Sense 1: A betting term for a wager with low odds of winning. - The horse with the highest odds turned out to be the long-shot and won the race. 2. Sense 2: A risky or improbable attempt or plan. - Trying to pitch this idea to the CEO seems like a real long-shot.

As an adjective:

1. Sense 1: Describing something with little chance of success. - His long-shot attempt to score a goal from midfield failed spectacularly.

As an adverb:

1. Sense 1: Describing an action or event done from a great distance or with low probability. - She long-shot threw the ball towards the basket, hoping for a miracle.

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