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- [eym]
- /eɪm/
- /eɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /eɪm/
Definitions of aim word
- verb aim If you aim for something or aim to do something, you plan or hope to achieve it. 3
- countable noun aim The aim of something that you do is the purpose for which you do it or the result that it is intended to achieve. 3
- passive verb aim If an action or plan is aimed at achieving something, it is intended or planned to achieve it. 3
- verb aim If you aim to do something, you decide or want to do it. 3
- verb aim If your actions or remarks are aimed at a particular person or group, you intend that the person or group should notice them and be influenced by them. 3
- verb aim If you aim a weapon or object at something or someone, you point it towards them before firing or throwing it. 3
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Origin of aim
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; late Middle English aimen < Anglo-French a(e)smer, eimer, Old French aesmer < Vulgar Latin *adaestimāre, equivalent to Latin ad- ad- + aestimāre (see estimate); replacing Middle English amen < Old French (dial.) amer < Latin aestimāre
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Parts of speech for Aim
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aim popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aim
noun aim
- desire — A desire is a strong wish to do or have something.
- direction — the act or an instance of directing.
- target — an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
- wish — to want; desire; long for (usually followed by an infinitive or a clause): I wish to travel. I wish that it were morning.
- aspiration — Someone's aspirations are their desire to achieve things.
verb aim
- intend — to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan: We intend to leave in a month.
- propose — to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
- focus — a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity: The need to prevent a nuclear war became the focus of all diplomatic efforts.
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- try — to attempt to do or accomplish: Try it before you say it's simple.
Antonyms for aim
noun aim
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- avoidance — Avoidance of someone or something is the act of avoiding them.
- thoughtlessness — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
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