what does aim mean?
AIM as NOUN
- Meaning
- the action of directing something at an object
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Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
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- 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
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- Meaning
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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- 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
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- the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
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Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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AIM as VERB
- Meaning
- have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
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Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
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Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
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Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- move into a desired direction of discourse
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Hypernyms(s) aim is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
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- 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
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- Meaning
- aim or direct at
- as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment
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- 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
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