AIM as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the action of directing something at an object
    Usage Example(s)
    • he took aim and fired
    Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the sole object of her trip was to see her children
    Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • his intent was to provide a new translation
    • good intentions are not enough
    • it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
    • he made no secret of his d
    Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

AIM as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • propose or intend
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I aim to arrive at noon
    Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  4. Meaning
    • direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
    Usage Example(s)
    • She wanted to aim a pun
    Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  5. Meaning
    • move into a desired direction of discourse
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • What are you driving at?
    Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He aimed his fists towards his opponent’’s face
    • criticism directed at her superior
    • direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
    Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • aim or direct at
    • as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Please don”t aim at your little brother!
    • He trained his gun on the burglar
    • Don”t train your camera on the women
    • Take a swipe at one’’s opponent
    Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)