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AIM

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Aim.

How to pronounce aim:

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Aim - as a noun

An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Example: "His intent was to provide a new translation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
designintentintentionpurpose
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
endgoal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

Example: "The sole object of her trip was to see her children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
objectobjectivetarget
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
endgoal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The action of directing something at an object

Example: "He took aim and fired"

The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bearingheading
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
directionway
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Aim - as a verb

Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

Example: "Please don't aim at your little brother!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
directtaketake aimtrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
position
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Propose or intend

Example: "I aim to arrive at noon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
proposepurportpurpose

Move into a desired direction of discourse

Example: "What are you driving at?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
driveget

Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calculatedirect

Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Example: "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
directplacepointtarget
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aimdirecttaketake aimtrain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

Example: "She wanted to aim a pun"

Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspiredraw a bead onshoot for
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be afterplan
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He showcased his aim shooting skills in the competition."
"The aim point on the target was set too high."
"She had an aim determination to reach her goal."
"The company has an aim focus on customer satisfaction."
"The project had an aim objective of reducing carbon emissions."
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Word Game Points

Is AIM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, aim is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AIM has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is AIM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, aim is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AIM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is AIM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, aim is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AIM has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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