aim A₁I₁M₃

Noun 4 meanings

1. The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

   “Take time with the aim of your gun.”

2. The level of accuracy of a weapon.

   “A rifle has more precise aim than a shotgun.”

3. The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.

4. Intention or goal.

   “My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings, and kids happy.”

Verb 4 meanings

1. To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

   “He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.”

2. To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive

   “to aim at a pass”

3. To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

   “to aim an arrow at the deer”

4. To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group

   “to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general”

Similar and opposite words

• CLAIM₉
• RECLAIM₁₁
• ACCLAIM₁₃
• PROCLAIM₁₄
• EXCLAIM₁₈
• MAIM₈
• DISCLAIM₁₃
• COUNTERCLAIM₁₈
• QUITCLAIM₂₂
• DECLAIM₁₂
• SAIM₆
• KAIM₁₀

• HIM₈
• AIR₃
• AID₄
• ARM₅
• RIM₅
• SIM₅
• DIM₆
• AIN₃
• AIS₃
• NIM₅
• AIA₃
• MIM₇
• AIT₃
• VIM₈
• AIL₃