aims
word · lemma: aim
Definition
Things that a person or group plans to achieve; the goals or purposes someone is trying to reach. Can also mean what something is intended to accomplish.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally, often as a plural noun for 'goals.' Common collocations include 'main aims,' 'project aims,' and 'the aims of the policy.' Not interchangeable with 'means' (methods). Can suggest intention, not just a concrete target.
Spanish: objetivos - metas - propósitosPortuguese (BR): objetivos - metas - propósitosPortuguese (PT): objetivos - metas - propósitosChinese (Simplified): 目标 - 目的Chinese (Traditional): 目標 - 目的Hindi: लक्ष्य - उद्देश्यArabic: أهداف - غاياتBengali: লক্ষ্য - উদ্দেশ্যRussian: цели - задачиJapanese: 目標 - 目的Vietnamese: mục tiêu - mục đíchKorean: 목표 - 목적Turkish: amaçlar - hedeflerUrdu: مقاصد - اہدافIndonesian: tujuan - sasaran
Example Sentences
Her main aims are to travel and gain new experiences.
natural
The company has clear aims for next year.
basic
One of my aims is to learn English.
basic
The teacher explained the aims of the lesson.
basic
The project's aims shifted after the first year.
natural
Different people have different aims in life.
natural