aim vs idea

aim and idea both are nouns.

aim is a verb but idea is not a verb.

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

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

aim: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
idea: your intention; what you intend to do

Other hyponyms of aim include mind, cross-purpose, final cause, sake, view, will.

aim (noun)	idea (noun)
the action of directing something at an object	the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions	your intention; what you intend to do
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)	an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies	a personal view
	(music) melodic subject of a musical composition

aim (verb)	idea (verb)
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
propose or intend
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
move into a desired direction of discourse
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Difference between aim and idea

Words related to "idea"

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