aim vs target

aim and target both are nouns.

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

As nouns, aim and target are synonyms defined as:

aim and target: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

Other synonyms of aim include object, objective.

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

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

As verbs, aim and target are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of aim include direct, place, point.

aim (noun)	target (noun)
the action of directing something at an object	sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
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 goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)	a reference point to shoot at
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies	the location of the target that is to be hit
	a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

aim (verb)	target (verb)
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal	intend (something) to move towards a certain 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