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turn vs aim

aim vs turn

turn and aim both are nouns.

turn and aim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
turn Yes No Yes No
aim Yes No Yes No
As verbs, aim is a hypernym of turn; that is, aim is a word with a broader meaning than turn:
  • turn: direct at someone
  • aim: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Other hypernyms of turn include direct, take, take aim, train.
turn (noun) aim (noun)
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course the action of directing something at an object
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
taking a short walk out and back the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
a favor for someone the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
turning or twisting around (in place)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a movement in a new direction
an unforeseen development
a circular segment of a curve
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
turn (verb) aim (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
change to the contrary propose or intend
go sour or spoil specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action move into a desired direction of discourse
change color point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
become officially one year older intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
direct at someone
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
let (something) fall or spill from a container
alter the functioning or setting of
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
to change orientation or direction
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
cause to move around or rotate
pass to the other side of
move around an axis or a center
to send or let go
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
get by buying and selling
accomplish by rotating
undergo a change or development
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
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