aim vs hold

aim and hold both are nouns.

aim and hold both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
aim	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold is a hyponym of aim; that is, hold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than aim:

aim: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
hold: aim, point, or direct

Other hyponyms of aim include aim, direct, place, point, target, draw a bead on, turn, swing, charge, level, point, level, sight.

aim (noun)	hold (noun)
the action of directing something at an object	the act of grasping
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)	a cell in a jail or prison
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
	a stronghold
	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
	time during which some action is awaited

aim (verb)	hold (verb)
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal	keep from exhaling or expelling
propose or intend	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public	hold the attention of
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal	assert or affirm
move into a desired direction of discourse	remain committed to
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards	declare to be
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
	be in accord; be in agreement
	aim, point, or direct
	protect against a challenge or attack
	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
	have or hold in one's hands or grip
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	support or hold in a certain manner
	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
	cover as for protection against noise or smell
	organize or be responsible for
	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
	cause to come to an abrupt stop
	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
	secure and keep for possible future use or application
	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
	keep from departing
	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

aim vs hold

aim and hold both are nouns.

aim and hold both are verbs.

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