aim and train share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. aim means “point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards”. train means “create by training and teaching”. train is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈeɪm/
1.v.point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
“Please don't aim at your little brother!”
2.v.propose or intend
“I aim to arrive at noon”
3.v.move into a desired direction of discourse
“What are you driving at?”
/ˈtɹeɪn/
1.v.create by training and teaching
“The old master is training world-class violinists”
2.v.undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
“She is training to be a teacher”
3.v.develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
“Parents must discipline their children”
| aim | train | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈeɪm/ | /ˈtɹeɪn/ |
| Said | aym | trayn |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 3 | 5 |
| Parts of speech | verb, noun | verb, noun |
| Senses | 11 | 17 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | take, train, take aim | develop, prepare, educate |
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