Aim vs Target

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Aim

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1verb

Target

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
 AimTarget
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/eɪm/","/eɪmz/","/eɪmd/","/ˈeɪmɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/eɪm/","/eɪmz/","/eɪmd/","/ˈeɪmɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈtɑːɡɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/"]/
SignificadoTo plan or intend to reach a goal.The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.
ExemploI aim to finish my project by the end of the week.The target for this marketing campaign is young adults.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1A2
Classe gramaticalverbnoun
Colocaçõesat, for, aim high, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, directly, straight, carefully, at, forachievable, 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
Antônimosneglect, ignore, disregarddodge, avoid
Erros comunsConfusing 'aim for' with 'aim at' when discussing targets., Using 'aim' without an object (e.g., 'I aim' should be followed by 'to do something')., Incorrectly conjugating 'aim' in different tenses.Using 'target' as a verb without an object., Confusing 'target' with 'goal' in specific contexts., Mistaking the pronunciation or spelling.
Notas de usoUse 'aim' when talking about goals or targets. It's suitable in both spoken and written English, but avoid using it in very casual conversations. In academic writing, 'aim' often refers to the purpose of a study.Use 'target' in both business and everyday contexts when discussing goals. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.

Perguntas frequentes: Aim vs Target

Qual é a diferença entre Aim e Target?

Aim: To plan or intend to reach a goal. Target: The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.

Aim e Target estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Aim: B1, Target: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Aim e Target de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Aim e Target são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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