Aimed Meaning in English

word · lemma: aim

US

/ˈeɪmd/

aymd

UK

/ˈeɪmd/

aymd

Definition

When something is directed or intended toward a specific target or purpose. It can describe physically pointing at something or having a goal in mind.

Usage & Nuances

'Aimed' is often followed by 'at' (e.g., 'aimed at improving'). It can refer to both physical aiming (aimed a gun) and purposes (policy aimed at teenagers). Used in both formal and informal English. Don't confuse with 'intended' (which doesn't imply targeting something precisely).

• Spanish: apuntado - dirigido - destinado
• Portuguese (BR): mirado - direcionado - destinado
• Portuguese (PT): apontado - direcionado - destinado
• Chinese (Simplified): 瞄准 - 旨在 - 针对
• Chinese (Traditional): 瞄準 - 旨在 - 針對
• Hindi: लक्षित - निशाना साधा
• Arabic: مُوَجَّه - مُسْتَهْدَف
• Bengali: লক্ষ্য করা - উদ্দেশ্য করা
• Russian: направленный - нацеленный
• Japanese: 向けた - 狙いを定めた
• Vietnamese: nhằm - hướng tới
• Korean: 겨냥한 - 목표로 한
• Turkish: yöneltilmiş - hedeflenen
• Urdu: نشانہ بنایا گیا - مقصد رکھا گیا
• Indonesian: ditujukan - diarahkan

Example Sentences

He aimed the ball at the basket.

basic

The program was aimed at young children.

basic

She aimed her camera at the sky.

basic

His comment was clearly aimed at me.

natural

The new law is aimed at reducing pollution.

natural

I aimed to finish all my work before the weekend.

natural