The difference between Aim and Mint

When used as nouns, aim means the pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck, whereas mint means a building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.

When used as verbs, aim means to point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it, whereas mint means to reproduce (coins), usually en masse, under licence.

Mint is also adjective with the meaning: (of condition) as new.

check bellow for the other definitions of Aim and Mint

  1. Aim as a noun:

    The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

    Examples:

    "Take time with the aim of your gun."

    "to take aim'"

  2. Aim as a noun:

    The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.

  3. Aim as a noun:

    Intention or goal

    Examples:

    "My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy''."

    "synonyms: purpose design scheme"

  4. Aim as a noun:

    The ability of someone to aim straight; one's faculty for being able to hit a physical target

    Examples:

    "The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice."

  5. Aim as a noun (obsolete):

    Conjecture; guess.

  1. Aim as a verb (intransitive):

    To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

    Examples:

    "He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it."

  2. Aim as a verb (intransitive):

    To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive

    Examples:

    "to aim at a pass"

    "to aim to do well in life"

  3. Aim as a verb (transitive):

    To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

    Examples:

    "to aim an arrow at the deer"

    "She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend."

  4. Aim as a verb (transitive):

    To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group

    Examples:

    "to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general"

  5. Aim as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):

    To guess or conjecture.

  1. Aim as a noun:

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  1. Mint as a noun:

    A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.

  2. Mint as a noun (informal):

    A large amount of money. A vast sum or amount, etc.

    Examples:

    "That house is worth a mint"

    "It must have cost a mint to produce!"

  3. Mint as a noun (figurative):

    Any place regarded as a source of unlimited supply; the supply itself.

  1. Mint as a verb (transitive):

    To reproduce (coins), usually en masse, under licence.

  2. Mint as a verb:

    To invent; to forge; to fabricate; to fashion.

  1. Mint as an adjective:

    (of condition) as new.

    Examples:

    "in mint condition''."

  2. Mint as an adjective (numismatics):

    In near-perfect condition; uncirculated.

  3. Mint as an adjective (philately):

    Unused with original gum; as issued originally.

  4. Mint as an adjective (UK, slang):

    Very good.

  1. Mint as a noun:

    Any plant in the genus Mentha in the family Lamiaceae, typically aromatic with square stems.

  2. Mint as a noun:

    The flavouring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce.

  3. Mint as a noun:

    Any plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.

  4. Mint as a noun:

    A green colour, like that of mint.

    Examples:

    "color pane98FF98"

  5. Mint as a noun:

    A mint-flavored candy, often eaten to sweeten the smell of the breath.

  1. Mint as an adjective:

    Of a green colour, like that of the mint plant.

  1. Mint as a verb (intransitive, provincial, Northern England, Scotland):

    To try, attempt; take aim.

  2. Mint as a verb (transitive, provincial, Northern England, Scotland):

    To try, attempt, endeavor; to take aim at; to try to hit; to purpose.

  3. Mint as a verb (intransitive, chiefly, Scotland):

    To hint; suggest; insinuate.

  1. Mint as a noun (provincial, Northern England, Scotland):

    Intent, purpose; an attempt, try; effort, endeavor.

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