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aim vs turn

turn vs aim

aim and turn both are nouns.

aim and turn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aim Yes No Yes No
turn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, turn is a hyponym of aim; that is, turn 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
  • turn: direct at someone
Other hyponyms of aim include aim, direct, place, point, target, draw a bead on, hold, swing, charge, level, point, level, sight.
aim (noun) turn (noun)
the action of directing something at an object the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) taking a short walk out and back
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies a favor for someone
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
turning or twisting around (in place)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a movement in a new direction
an unforeseen development
a circular segment of a curve
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
aim (verb) turn (verb)
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal twist suddenly so as to sprain
propose or intend change to the contrary
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public go sour or spoil
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
move into a desired direction of discourse undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards change color
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal become officially one year older
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
direct at someone
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
let (something) fall or spill from a container
alter the functioning or setting of
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
to change orientation or direction
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
cause to move around or rotate
pass to the other side of
move around an axis or a center
to send or let go
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
get by buying and selling
accomplish by rotating
undergo a change or development
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
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