aimed
word · lemma: aim
/ˈeɪmd/
/ˈeɪmd/
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 - destinadoPortuguese (BR): mirado - direcionado - destinadoPortuguese (PT): apontado - direcionado - destinadoChinese (Simplified): 瞄准 - 旨在 - 针对Chinese (Traditional): 瞄準 - 旨在 - 針對Hindi: लक्षित - निशाना साधाArabic: مُوَجَّه - مُسْتَهْدَفBengali: লক্ষ্য করা - উদ্দেশ্য করাRussian: направленный - нацеленныйJapanese: 向けた - 狙いを定めたVietnamese: nhằm - hướng tớiKorean: 겨냥한 - 목표로 한Turkish: yöneltilmiş - hedeflenenUrdu: نشانہ بنایا گیا - مقصد رکھا گیاIndonesian: ditujukan - diarahkan
Example Sentences
The new law is aimed at reducing pollution.
natural
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
I aimed to finish all my work before the weekend.
natural