mean vs aim

mean and aim both are nouns.

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

As verbs, aim is a hyponym of mean; that is, aim is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mean:

Other hyponyms of mean include design, be after, plan, propose, purport, purpose.

As verbs, aim is a hyponym of mean; that is, aim is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mean:

Other hyponyms of mean include represent, stand for, symbolise, symbolize, typify, signify, import, spell, drive, get.

mean (noun)	aim (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n	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

mean (adjective)	aim (adjective)
of no value or worth
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
characterized by malice
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
very good; of the highest quality

mean (verb)	aim (verb)
have in mind as a purpose	have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
intend to refer to	propose or intend
destine or designate for a certain purpose	specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
mean or intend to express or convey	direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
denote or connote	move into a desired direction of discourse
have as a logical consequence	point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
have a specified degree of importance	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal