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home in vs target

target vs home in

home in is not a noun while target is a noun.

home in and target both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
home in No No Yes No
target Yes No Yes No
As verbs, target is a hypernym of home in; that is, target is a word with a broader meaning than home in:
  • home in: direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids
  • target: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Other hypernyms of home in include aim, direct, place, point.
home in (noun) target (noun)
sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
a reference point to shoot at
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
home in (verb) target (verb)
direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Difference between home in and target

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