idea vs aim

idea and aim both are nouns.

idea is not a verb while aim is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
idea	Yes	No	No	No
aim	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, aim is a hypernym of idea; that is, aim is a word with a broader meaning than idea:

idea: your intention; what you intend to do
aim: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Other hypernyms of idea include design, intent, intention, purpose.

idea (noun)	aim (noun)
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about	the action of directing something at an object
your intention; what you intend to do	an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth	the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
a personal view	the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
(music) melodic subject of a musical composition

idea (verb)	aim (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 idea and aim

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