aim
word
/ˈeɪm/
aym
/ˈeɪm/
aym
Definition
An aim is something you want to achieve. As a verb, to aim means to point at something or to intend to do or achieve something.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'aim at' (point toward / be intended for), 'aim to' + verb (intend to), and 'with the aim of' (formal). As a noun, 'goal' is often more common in everyday speech for personal plans, while 'aim' can sound slightly more formal or general.
Spanish: objetivo - apuntarPortuguese (BR): objetivo - mirar/apontarPortuguese (PT): objetivo - apontarChinese (Simplified): 目标 - 瞄准Chinese (Traditional): 目標 - 瞄準Hindi: लक्ष्य - निशाना लगानाArabic: هدف - يوجّه / يصوّبBengali: লক্ষ্য - উদ্দেশ্যRussian: цель - намерениеJapanese: 目的 - 狙う (動詞)Vietnamese: mục tiêu - mục đíchKorean: 목표 - 겨냥하다 (동사)Turkish: amaç - hedefUrdu: مقصد - نشانہ (عمل)Indonesian: tujuan - membidik
Example Sentences
My aim is to learn English this year.
basic
Please aim the camera at the door.
basic
We aim to finish by Friday.
basic
This ad is clearly aimed at teenagers.
natural
I'm not criticizing you—I'm just trying to aim higher.
natural
The whole project was built with the aim of helping small businesses.
natural