aim vs mean

aim and mean both are nouns.

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

As verbs, mean is a hypernym of aim; that is, mean is a word with a broader meaning than aim:

Other hypernyms of aim include intend, think.

As verbs, mean is a hypernym of aim; that is, mean is a word with a broader meaning than aim:

Other hypernyms of aim include intend.

As verbs, mean is a hypernym of aim; that is, mean is a word with a broader meaning than aim:

Other hypernyms of aim include intend.

aim (noun)	mean (noun)
the action of directing something at an object	an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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)	mean (adjective)
	of no value or worth
	having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
	characterized by malice
	approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
	marked by poverty befitting a beggar
	(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
	(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
	very good; of the highest quality

aim (verb)	mean (verb)
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal	have in mind as a purpose
propose or intend	intend to refer to
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public	destine or designate for a certain purpose
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal	mean or intend to express or convey
move into a desired direction of discourse	denote or connote
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards	have as a logical consequence
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal	have a specified degree of importance