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aim

/eɪm/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The object or goal that one intends to reach or achieve.

    - "His aim was to become a successful businessman."
    - "The archer's aim was true."
    - "Her aim in life was to make a difference."
  • Verb

    Direct or focus (a weapon) at an object or point.

    - "The sniper aimed at the target."
    - "He aimed the gun at the intruder."
    - "She aimed the laser pointer at the screen."
Pronunciation
  1. /eɪm/



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  2. /eɪm/



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Synonyms

aspiration , design , end , ettle , intention , mint , object , purpose , scheme , scope , tendency , design , purpose , scheme
Rhymes
Words rhyming with aim
prime , clime , crime , time
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Aime (French) : I love

  2. Aims () : Plural form of aim

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. aime

  2. aims

  3. eme

  4. aims

Variants
List of all variants of aim that leads to same result
aim , aimed , aiming , aims , AIM , aim high , take aim at , taken aim at , takes aim at , taking aim at , took aim at , take aim
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

aims, aiming, aimed, aimable

Etymology
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Old English egan meaning 'aim, point, goal, objective'.

Trivia
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  1. The word aim appears in the title of Ernest Hemingway's novel 'A Farewell to Arms'.

  2. The term 'aim high' means to set ambitious goals or targets.

Related Concepts
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  1. Goal: A specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objective.

  2. Target: A point or area that is to be reached or hit.

  3. Objective: A fact or condition that can be objectively ascertained or proven.

Culture
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In literature, aim is often used as a metaphor for desire or ambition. In art, aim can represent a target or goal. In music, aim can refer to the target pitch in music theory.

How to Memorize "aim"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bullseye or target to remember the meaning of aim.
    - Imagine yourself reaching or achieving your goal to remember the positive connotation of aim.

  2. associate

    - Associate aim with goals, targets, or objectives.
    - Connect aim with the feeling of accomplishment or success.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'A Is My Main Objective' to remember the meaning of aim.
    - Create a sentence using the word aim to help remember its meaning.

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