target vs aim

target and aim both are nouns.

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

As nouns, target and aim are synonyms defined as:

target and aim: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

Other synonyms of target include object, objective.

As verbs, target and aim are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of target include direct, place, point.

As verbs, aim is a hypernym of target; that is, aim is a word with a broader meaning than target:

target: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
aim: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

Other hypernyms of target include direct, take, take aim, train.

target (noun)	aim (noun)
sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at	the action of directing something at an object
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)	an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
a reference point to shoot at	the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
the location of the target that is to be hit	the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

target (verb)	aim (verb)
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal	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