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be after vs aim

aim vs be after

be after is not a noun while aim is a noun.

be after and aim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
be after No No Yes No
aim Yes No Yes No
As verbs, aim is a hyponym of be after; that is, aim is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than be after:
  • be after: have the will and intention to carry out some action
  • aim: have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Other hyponyms of be after include think out, aspire, draw a bead on, shoot for, go for, hope.
be after (noun) aim (noun)
the action of directing something at an object
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 direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
be after (verb) aim (verb)
have the will and intention to carry out some action 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 be after and aim

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