aim vs point

aim and point both are nouns.

aim and point both are verbs.

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

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

aim: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
point: the object of an activity

Other hyponyms of aim include grail, business, thing, lulz.

As verbs, point is a hyponym of aim; that is, point 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
point: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

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

As verbs, aim and point are synonyms defined as:

aim and point: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Other synonyms of aim include direct, place, target.

aim (noun)	point (noun)
the action of directing something at an object	sharp end
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions	a wall socket
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)	the gun muzzle's direction
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies	a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
	the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
	an outstanding characteristic
	a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
	a geometric element that has position but no extension
	an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
	the object of an activity
	a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
	a brief version of the essential meaning of something
	a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
	a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
	the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
	the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
	a promontory extending out into a large body of water
	one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
	a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
	the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
	any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
	a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
	a V shape
	a very small circular shape
	a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
	an instant of time

aim (verb)	point (verb)
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal	give a point to
propose or intend	repair the joints of bricks
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public	indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal	indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
move into a desired direction of discourse	be a signal for or a symptom of
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards	direct into a position for use
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal	be positionable in a specified manner
	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
	mark with diacritics
	mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
	mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
	sail close to the wind
	be oriented

aim vs point

aim and point both are nouns.

aim and point both are verbs.

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