Ailurus fulgens
Ailurus fulgens

aim


Definition: Meaning of, aim in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / eɪm /

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aim aims
  1. [countable] something you hope to achieve by doing something
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  2. take aim to point a gun or weapon at someone or something you want to shoot
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  3. take aim at somebody/something American English to criticize someone or something
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  4. [uncountable] someone's ability to hit what they are aiming at when they throw or shoot something
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
aim aimed aimed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
aiming aims
  1. [intransitive] to try or intend to achieve something
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  2. aim something at somebody to say or do something that is intended for a particular person or group of people
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  3. [intransitive and transitive] to choose the place, person etc that you want to hit or reach and point a weapon or another object towards them
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aim used in phrases

  • take aim (verb)
    1. blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment point or cause to go towards
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