Aim
/eɪm/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo point or direct (something) at a target; to intend or plan.
/eɪm/
To direct something toward a target.
She aimed the camera at the beautiful sunset.
💡 Simply: To try to hit or achieve something.
More Examples
He aimed to finish the project by Friday.
How It's Used
"The archer aimed carefully at the bullseye."
"He aimed the gun at the target."
A purpose or goal; an object of effort; a shot at a target
/eɪm/
A purpose or goal.
His aim was to win the race.
💡 Simply: What you want to achieve.
More Examples
The aim of this project is to help people.
How It's Used
"The company's main aim is to increase profits."
"Her aim in life is to become a doctor."
Idioms & expressions
take aim
To point a weapon at a target.
"The hunter took aim before firing his rifle."
From Old English *æmman, meaning "to guess, intend".
Historically, 'aim' has primarily been used in contexts of shooting, but its usage for general goals has broadened significantly in modern English.
Memory tip
Think of an arrow aiming at a target.
Word Origin
"to guess, intend"