aim vs intent

aim and intent both are nouns.

aim is not an adjective while intent is an adjective.

aim is a verb but intent is not a verb.

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

As nouns, aim and intent are synonyms defined as:

aim and intent: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Other synonyms of aim include design, intention, purpose.

aim (noun)	intent (noun)
the action of directing something at an object	an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions	the intended meaning of a communication
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

aim (adjective)	intent (adjective)
	giving or marked by complete attention to

aim (verb)	intent (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 intent

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