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- [tahr-git]
- /ˈtɑr gɪt/
- /ˈtɑːɡɪt/
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- [tahr-git]
- /ˈtɑr gɪt/
Definitions of target word
- noun target an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests. 1
- noun target any object used for this purpose. 1
- noun target anything fired at. 1
- noun target a goal to be reached. 1
- noun target an object of abuse, scorn, derision, etc.; butt. 1
- noun target Fencing. the portion of a fencer's body where a touch can be scored. 1
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Origin of target
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (noun) < Middle French targuete, variant of targete small shield. See targe, -et
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Parts of speech for Target
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
target popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
target usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for target
noun target
- acceptor — the person or organization on which a draft or bill of exchange is drawn after liability has been accepted, usually by signature
- aim — If you aim for something or aim to do something, you plan or hope to achieve it.
- ambition — If you have an ambition to do or achieve something, you want very much to do it or achieve it.
- assignee — a person to whom some right, interest, or property is transferred
- aunt sally — a figure of an old woman's head, typically with a clay pipe, used in fairgrounds and fêtes as a target for balls or other objects
verb target
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- move in — an act or instance of moving; movement.
- center — a point equally distant from all points on the circumference of a circle or surface of a sphere
- centre — A centre is a building where people have meetings, take part in a particular activity, or get help of some kind.
Antonyms for target
noun target
- outrider — a mounted attendant riding before or beside a carriage.
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