aim

noun
UK: /eɪm/
US: /eɪm/

  1. A purpose or intention; something you are trying to achieve.

    1. My aim is to pass the exam, so I need to study hard. [ ] [ ]
    2. The main aim of the project is to improve access to clean water for the community. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of pointing a weapon or directing something at a target.

    1. Take aim and then fire when you are ready. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her perfect aim allowed her to win the dart competition easily. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

goal target objective intend purpose direct
aim verb

  1. To intend or plan to achieve something.

    1. We aim to finish the work this week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 20% in the next five years. [ ] [ ]

  2. To point or direct something at a target.

    1. Aim the camera at the subject before taking a picture. [ ] [ ]
    2. He carefully aimed the arrow before releasing it toward the distant target. [ ] [ ]
aim adjective

  1. Directed at or intended for a particular person or group.

    1. This course is aimed at beginners. [ ] [ ]
    2. The advertising campaign is specifically aimed at young adults aged 18-25. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aim" in English means: A purpose or intention; something you are trying to achieve., The act of pointing a weapon or directing something at a target..

The phonetic transcription of "aim" is /eɪm/ in British English and /eɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aim": goal, target, objective, intend, purpose, direct.

Example usage of "aim": "My aim is to pass the exam, so I need to study hard.". More examples on the page.