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aim vs sight

sight vs aim

aim and sight both are nouns.

aim and sight both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aim Yes No Yes No
sight Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sight is a hyponym of aim; that is, sight 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
  • sight: take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)
Other hyponyms of aim include aim, direct, place, point, target, draw a bead on, hold, turn, swing, charge, level, point, level.
aim (noun) sight (noun)
the action of directing something at an object the act of looking or seeing or observing
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions the ability to see; the visual faculty
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) an instance of visual perception
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies the range of vision
a range of mental vision
a place of interest, especially to visitors
anything that is seen
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
aim (verb) sight (verb)
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
propose or intend take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)
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 sight

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