AIM - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
propose or intend
Example: I aim to arrive at noon
Categories: Intend, Mean, Think
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
the action of directing something at an object
Example: he took aim and fired
Categories: Steering, Guidance, Direction
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Example: Please don't aim at your little brother!; He trained his gun on the burglar; Don't train your camera on the women; Take a swipe at one's opponent
Categories: Position
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Verb
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
Example: She wanted to aim a pun
Categories: Mean, Intend
Synonyms
Draw a bead on, Heading, Target, Place, Take
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "aim" comes from Latin ad-. It started in Old French esmer. Then it appeared in Middle English amen.
🧩 Fun Fact
Each civilization borrowed this word because they encountered the concept through cultural contact.