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aim

 

[ eɪm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

goal

A goal or purpose that someone aims to achieve.

Synonyms

goal, objective, target.

Examples of usage

  • His aim is to become a successful entrepreneur.
  • She works hard every day to reach her aim of becoming a doctor.
Context #2 | Verb

shoot

To point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Synonyms

direct, focus, point.

Examples of usage

  • He aimed his rifle at the target.
  • The photographer aimed the camera at the beautiful sunset.

Translations

Translations of the word "aim" in other languages:

🇵🇹 objetivo

🇮🇳 लक्ष्य

🇩🇪 Ziel

🇮🇩 tujuan

🇺🇦 ціль

🇵🇱 cel

🇯🇵 目的

🇫🇷 objectif

🇪🇸 objetivo

🇹🇷 amaç

🇰🇷 목표

🇸🇦 هدف

🇨🇿 cíl

🇸🇰 cieľ

🇨🇳 目标

🇸🇮 cilj

🇮🇸 markmið

🇰🇿 мақсат

🇬🇪 მიზანი

🇦🇿 məqsəd

🇲🇽 objetivo

Etymology

The word 'aim' originated from the Old French word 'esmer', meaning 'estimate, guess'. Over time, it evolved into 'aimer' in Old French, which meant 'to love or like'. The sense of 'directing a weapon at a target' emerged in the late 16th century. The modern usage of 'aim' as a goal or purpose dates back to the early 18th century.

See also: aiming, aimless, aimlessly, aimlessness, aims.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,497, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.