Words / A2

GUN/ɡʌn/

A gun is a weapon that fires bullets: a toy gun, gun laws, no guns allowed. Weapon is wider. Gum is chewing gum or part of the mouth. Gone is the past participle of go. Do not write gun when you mean gum, or gone.

Meaning

A weapon that fires bullets.

Examples

• “Airport signs say you must not carry a gun.”
• “Signs at security say no gun or knife in your bag.”
• “The history film showed soldiers with old guns.”

Good to know

no guns allowed / a toy gun. Wider: weapon. Mix-up: gum, gone.

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