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overshoot vs aim

aim vs overshoot

overshoot and aim both are nouns.

overshoot and aim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overshoot Yes No Yes No
aim Yes No Yes No
As verbs, aim is a hypernym of overshoot; that is, aim is a word with a broader meaning than overshoot:
  • overshoot: aim too high
  • aim: have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Other hypernyms of overshoot include aspire, draw a bead on, shoot for.
overshoot (noun) aim (noun)
an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt 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
overshoot (verb) aim (verb)
aim too high have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
shoot beyond or over (a target) 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 overshoot and aim

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