TARGET

TAR ·GET 2 syllables

A2 · Elementary 📏 6 letters 🎲 Scrabble 7 ✅ valid word

Common in conversation and basic reading.

noun
  1. a reference point to shoot at
  2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
  3. the location of the target that is to be hit
  4. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

💬 Examples

  • "his arrow hit the mark"
  • "he fell prey to muggers"
  • "everyone was fair game"
  • "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

🔗 Similar words

markpreyquarryfair_gametarget_areabutt
verb
  1. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

💬 Examples

  • "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"
  • "criticism directed at her superior"

🔗 Similar words

aimplacedirectpoint
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