target
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈtɑːɡɪt/
KK: /ˈtɑrɡɪt/
noun
Definition
A goal or objective that someone aims to achieve.
Example
The team set a target to increase sales by 20% this year.
Conversation
What do you think about setting a new target for our fitness goals this month?
That sounds like a great idea! What do you have in mind?
Maybe we could aim for running 5 kilometers without stopping.
I like that! It'll definitely push us to improve.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
goal
aim
mark
Antonyms
failure
miss
targetless
transitive verb
Definition
To aim at something or to set a goal to achieve.
Example
The company decided to target a younger audience with their new advertising campaign.
Tense Forms
Past: targeted
Past Participle: targeted
Conversation
Have you decided what to target for your next fitness goal?
I think I want to target running a 5K this spring.
That sounds great! What kind of training will you do to target that distance?
Root Explanation
Target → The word 'target' originates from the Old French 'tergette', which means a small shield or a mark. It refers to a specific object or goal that one aims at, derived from the idea of aiming at a shield or mark.
Memory Tip
Think of a small shield ('tergette') that you aim at — that's why 'target' means something you aim for.
Visually Confused Words
tarbet
tarage
tairge
taglet
tabret
parget
garget
argent