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The archer aimed at the target.
What does Target mean?
a goal or thing someone aims at.
Dictionary definition
A target is a goal, object, or result someone aims for, and to target means to aim effort, attention, or action at something specific.
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Target in a sentence
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Our reading target was twenty pages this week.
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The campaign targeted recycling habits that students could improve at school.
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What does target mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to target?
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Our reading ____ was twenty pages this week.
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tar · git · strongest beat: tar
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WordTarget.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningTarget means a goal or thing someone aims at.
ExampleExample: The archer aimed at the target.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- tar · git
- Strongest beat
- tar
- Ending
- git
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tar.
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Target word family
Base word
target
noun
target
A goal or thing someone aims at.
noun
targets
More than one goal or aim.
verb
targeted
Aimed effort or attention at something.
verb
targeting
Aiming effort or attention now.
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