Difference between aim and goal

[Guest]

Test No. incompl/advan-32 "Letter Writing (4)", question 1

Dear all, just to let you know that we reached our ......... after a dramatic start.

(a) goal
(b) aim
(c) end
(d) destination

Test No. incompl/advan-32 "Letter Writing (4)", answer 1

Dear all, just to let you know that we reached our destination after a dramatic start.

Correct answer: (d) destination
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What is the difference between aim and goal? Thanks

[Alan]

There is very little difference. Aim is often used in the sense of shooting at a target and refers to the accuracy of the shot as in: Aim an arrow at the board. Goal is very often an abstract concept for something you want to achieve and of course it is used in sports like football. Generally they have similar meanings in the abstract sense.
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[Torsten]

Another difference between goal and aim might be that goal is a noun whereas aim can be used as a noun as well as a verb.
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