AIMED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

Example: the sole object of her trip was to see her children

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Example: his intent was to provide a new translation; good intentions are not enough; it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs; he made no secret of his designs

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the action of directing something at an object

Example: he took aim and fired

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

move into a desired direction of discourse

Example: What are you driving at?

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Example: He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face; criticism directed at her superior; direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself

Meaning 7

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

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

propose or intend

Example: I aim to arrive at noon

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

Example: She wanted to aim a pun