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AIM

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Aim.

How to pronounce aim:

US

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)
design8intent6intention9purpose11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
end4goal5
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)
object17objective23target7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
end4goal5
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)
bearing10heading12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
direction12way9
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)
direct9take8take aimtrain5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
position10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Propose or intend

Example: "I aim to arrive at noon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
propose11purport11purpose11

Move into a desired direction of discourse

Example: "What are you driving at?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drive9get4

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calculate13direct9

Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
direct9place9point7target7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aim5direct9take8take aimtrain5
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)
aspire8draw a bead onshoot for
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be afterplan6
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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