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aim vs thing

thing vs aim

aim and thing both are nouns.

aim is a verb but thing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aim Yes No Yes No
thing Yes No No No
As nouns, thing is a hyponym of aim; that is, thing 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)
  • thing: a special objective
Other hyponyms of aim include grail, business, point, lulz.
aim (noun) thing (noun)
the action of directing something at an object a separate and self-contained entity
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions an action
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) an artifact
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies an entity that is not named specifically
any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence
a special abstraction
a special objective
a vaguely specified concern
a statement regarded as an object
an event
a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion
a special situation
aim (verb) thing (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 thing

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