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target vs take aim

take aim vs target

target is a noun but take aim is not a noun.

target and take aim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
target Yes No Yes No
take aim No No Yes No
As verbs, take aim is a hypernym of target; that is, take aim is a word with a broader meaning than target:
  • target: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
  • take aim: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Other hypernyms of target include aim, direct, take, train.
target (noun) take aim (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
target (verb) take aim (verb)
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Difference between target and take aim

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