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Lead vs Aim - What's the difference?

lead | aim | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between lead and aim

is that lead is to draw or direct by influence, whether good or bad; to prevail on; to induce; to entice; to allure; as, to lead one to espouse a righteous cause while aim is to direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice).

In intransitive terms the difference between lead and aim

is that lead is to tend or reach in a certain direction, or to a certain place while aim is 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; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well.

As an adjective lead

is foremost.

As an initialism aim is

aIM; AOL Instant Messenger.

Job vs Aim - What's the difference?

job | aim | Related terms |

Job is a related term of aim.


As a proper noun job

is job.

As an initialism aim is

aol instant messenger.

Look vs Aim - What's the difference?

look | aim |


In transitive terms the difference between look and aim

is that look is to express or manifest by a look while aim is to direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice).

As verbs the difference between look and aim

is that look is to try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes while aim is to point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target.

As nouns the difference between look and aim

is that look is the action of looking, an attempt to see while aim is 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, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

As a proper noun Look

is {{surname|from=given names}.

As an initialism aim is

aIM; AOL Instant Messenger.

Try vs Aim - What's the difference?

try | aim | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between try and aim

is that try is fine, excellent while aim is to guess or conjecture.

As an adjective try

is fine, excellent.

As an initialism aim is

aIM; AOL Instant Messenger.

Aim vs Porpuse - What's the difference?

aim | porpuse |

Porpuse is likely misspelled.


Porpuse has no English definition.

As a noun aim

is 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, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

As a verb aim

is to point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target.

As an initialism aim

is aIM; AOL Instant Messenger.

Incentive vs Aim - What's the difference?

incentive | aim | Related terms |

Incentive is a related term of aim.


As a verb incentive

is .

As an initialism aim is

aol instant messenger.

Aim vs Wish - What's the difference?

aim | wish | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between aim and wish

is that aim is to direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice) while wish is to recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.

As nouns the difference between aim and wish

is that aim is 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, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it while wish is a desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.

As verbs the difference between aim and wish

is that aim is to point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target while wish is to desire; to want.

As an initialism aim

is aIM; AOL Instant Messenger.

Import vs Aim - What's the difference?

import | aim | Related terms |

Import is a related term of aim.


As a noun import

is import (the act of importing).

As an initialism aim is

aol instant messenger.

Instigation vs Aim - What's the difference?

instigation | aim | Related terms |

Instigation is a related term of aim.


As a noun instigation

is the act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

As an initialism aim is

aol instant messenger.

Enticement vs Aim - What's the difference?

enticement | aim | Related terms |

Enticement is a related term of aim.


As a noun enticement

is the act or practice of enticing]], of [[allure|alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.

As an initialism aim is

aol instant messenger.

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