The difference between Aim and Object
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 object means a that has .
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 object means to disagree with something or someone.
check bellow for the other definitions of Aim and Object
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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'"
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Aim as a noun:
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
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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"
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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."
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Aim as a noun (obsolete):
Conjecture; guess.
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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."
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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"
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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."
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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"
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Aim as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):
To guess or conjecture.
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Aim as a noun:
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Object as a noun:
A that has .
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Object as a noun:
; the , or of something.
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Object as a noun (grammar):
The which is an internal of a or a . In a verb phrase with a action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
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Object as a noun:
A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
Examples:
"Mary Jane had been the object of Peter's affection for years."
"The convertible, once the object of his desire, was now the object of his hatred."
"Where's your object of ridicule now?"
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Object as a noun (object-oriented programming):
An of a or .
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Object as a noun (category theory):
An within a upon which operate. Thus, a category consists of a set of element objects and the functions that operate on them.
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Object as a noun (obsolete):
Sight; show; appearance; aspect.
Examples:
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Object as a verb (intransitive):
To disagree with something or someone; especially in a Court of Law, to raise an objection.
Examples:
"I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal."
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Object as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
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Object as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.