aim Meaning & Definition
What Does Aim Mean?
Aim is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-3 language code for Aimol. As a noun, it means 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. As a verb, it means To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it.
Quick Facts About Aim
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //eɪm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | objective, direct and point |
| Plural | aims |
| Verb forms | aims, aiming, aimed |
Aim Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Aimol.
Aim as a Noun
- 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.
to take aim
- The level of accuracy of a weapon.
A rifle has more precise aim than a shotgun.
- The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
- Intention or goal.
My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings, and kids happy.
- The ability of someone to aim straight; one’s faculty for being able to hit a physical target.
The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice.
- Conjecture; guess.
Aim as a Verb
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group.
to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general
- To guess or conjecture.
Noun
- Initialism of America Online AIM; AOL Instant Messenger.
Synonyms of Aim
Antonyms of Aim
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Aim in a Sentence
to take aim
Take time with the aim of your gun.
A rifle has more precise aim than a shotgun.
My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings, and kids happy.
The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice.
He has a bad aim, so he decided to join archery classes.
He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.
to aim at a pass
to aim to do well in life
to aim an arrow at the deer
She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend.
He aimed the gun at him and he held his hands up in surrender.
to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general
My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy.
Word Forms & Grammar
aim (plural aims)
aim (third-person singular simple present aims, present participle aiming, simple past and past participle aimed)
aim
Words That Rhyme With Aim
Origin of Aim
The verb is from Middle English amen, aimen, eimen (“to guess at, to estimate, to aim”), borrowed from Old French esmer, aesmer, asmer, from Latin ad- plus aestimare (“to estimate”), the compound perhaps being originally formed in Medieval Latin (adaestimare), perhaps in Old French. The noun is from Middle English ame, from Old French aesme, esme.
How to Pronounce Aim
The standard pronunciation of aim is //eɪm//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Aim
Is aim a symbol or a noun?
Aim is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for aim?
Words with a similar meaning to aim include objective, direct and point. See the full list of aim synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of aim?
The plural of aim is aims.
What is the past tense of aim?
The past tense of aim is aimed. The present participle is aiming.