Aiming Meaning in English

word · lemma: aim

US

/ˈeɪmɪŋ/

AY-ming

UK

/ˈeɪmɪŋ/

AY-ming

Definition

'Aiming' means trying to point at something exactly, often with a weapon, or trying to achieve a goal or target.

Usage & Nuances

'Aiming' can be used for both physical targets (like aiming a camera, gun) and abstract goals (aiming for success). With goals, it's often used with 'for' or 'at'. Don't confuse with 'guessing' (not precise).

• Spanish: apuntar - aspirar (meta)
• Portuguese (BR): mirar (com arma) - procurar (alvo/meta)
• Portuguese (PT): apontar (com arma) - visar (meta/objetivo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 瞄准 - 以...为目标（打算达到的目标）
• Chinese (Traditional): 瞄準 - 以...為目標（打算達到的目標）
• Hindi: निशाना लगाना - लक्ष्य रखना
• Arabic: يهدف إلى - يصوب
• Bengali: লক্ষ্য করা - নিশানা করা
• Russian: наведение - стремление
• Japanese: 狙う - 目指す
• Vietnamese: nhắm - hướng tới
• Korean: 겨냥하다 - 목표하다
• Turkish: nişan almak - hedeflemek
• Urdu: نشانہ بنانا - ہدف بنانا
• Indonesian: membidik - menargetkan

Example Sentences

He is aiming his camera at the bird.

basic

She is aiming to finish her homework before dinner.

basic

The soldier is aiming at the target.

basic

I’m aiming for a promotion this year.

natural

Are you aiming for first place in the race?

natural

He keeps aiming his jokes at me.

natural