A2noun 1K

Target

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtɑːɡɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/"]/

Meaning of Target

a result that you try to achieve

In simple words: The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.

Target in a sentence

• The target for this marketing campaign is young adults.
• We need to set a target for our sales this quarter.
• The archers aimed at the target during the competition.
• My fitness target is to run five kilometers without stopping.
• He missed the target completely with his dart throw.

How to use Target

Use 'target' in both business and everyday contexts when discussing goals. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.

Grammar pattern

target + object

Memory hint

Think of a bullseye target in archery — that's your aim!

Related words

Collocations with Target

• achievable
• attainable
• low
• set
• aim for
• achieve
• audience
• demographic
• group
• above (a/​the) target
• off target
• on target
• favourite/​favorite
• frequent
• important
• choose
• identify
• pick
• site
• off target
• on target
• target for
• put up
• set up
• aim at
• area
• range
• practice
• off target
• on target
• wide of the target

Synonyms for Target

• goal
• aim
• objective
• mark
• destination

Opposites of Target

• dodge
• avoid

Common mistakes with Target

• Using 'target' as a verb without an object.
• Confusing 'target' with 'goal' in specific contexts.
• Mistaking the pronunciation or spelling.

Frequently asked questions about Target

What does Target mean?

The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.

What is the definition of Target?

a result that you try to achieve

How do you use Target in a sentence?

The target for this marketing campaign is young adults.

Can you give another example of Target?

We need to set a target for our sales this quarter.

What are synonyms for Target?

Common alternatives include goal, aim, objective, mark, destination.

What is the opposite of Target?

Opposite meanings include dodge, avoid.

What words go with Target?

It commonly pairs with achievable, attainable, low, set, aim for, achieve, audience, demographic, group, above (a/​the) target, off target, on target, favourite/​favorite, frequent, important, choose, identify, pick, site, off target, on target, target for, put up, set up, aim at, area, range, practice, off target, on target, wide of the target.

What are common mistakes when using Target?

Using 'target' as a verb without an object. Confusing 'target' with 'goal' in specific contexts. Mistaking the pronunciation or spelling.

How do you pronounce Target?

US: /["/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtɑːɡɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Target?

Use 'target' in both business and everyday contexts when discussing goals. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.

What CEFR level is Target?

"Target" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.