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aim vs way

way vs aim

aim and way both are nouns.

aim is a verb but way is not a verb.

aim is not an adverb while way is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aim Yes No Yes No
way Yes No No Yes
As nouns, way is a hypernym of aim; that is, way is a word with a broader meaning than aim:
  • aim: the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
  • way: a line leading to a place or point
Other hypernyms of aim include direction.
aim (noun) way (noun)
the action of directing something at an object a course of conduct
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) a journey or passage
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
how something is done or how it happens
the property of distance in general
doing as one pleases or chooses
a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of'
a line leading to a place or point
a portion of something divided into shares
space for movement
the condition of things generally
aim (verb) way (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
aim (adverb) way (adverb)
to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States)
Difference between aim and way

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