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AIM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The action of directing something at an object
Example:
he took aim and fired
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("aim" is a kind of...):
direction; guidance; steering (the act of setting and holding a course)
Derivation:
aim (intend (something) to move towards a certain goal)
aim (point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards)
Sense 2
Meaning:
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
Synonyms:
aim; object; objective; target
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("aim" is a kind of...):
end; goal (the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "aim"):
grail (the object of any prolonged endeavor)
business (an immediate objective)
point (the object of an activity)
thing (a special objective)
Derivation:
aim (propose or intend)
Sense 3
Meaning:
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Example:
he made no secret of his designs
Synonyms:
aim; design; intent; intention; purpose
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("aim" is a kind of...):
end; goal (the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "aim"):
idea; mind (your intention; what you intend to do)
cross-purpose (a contrary aim)
final cause ((philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process)
sake (the purpose of achieving or obtaining)
view (purpose; the phrase 'with a view to' means 'with the intention of' or 'for the purpose of')
will (a fixed and persistent intent or purpose)
Derivation:
aim (propose or intend)
Sense 4
Meaning:
The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting spatial position
Hypernyms ("aim" is a kind of...):
direction; way (a line leading to a place or point)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "aim"):
tack (the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails)
II. (verb)
Verb forms
Present simple: I / you / we / they aim ... he / she / it aims
Past simple: aimed
Past participle: aimed
-ing form: aiming
Sense 1
Meaning:
Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Synonyms:
aim; aspire; draw a bead on; shoot for
Classified under:
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting
Hypernyms (to "aim" is one way to...):
be after; plan (have the will and intention to carry out some action)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "aim"):
overshoot (aim too high)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
Sentence example:
They aim to move
Sense 2
Meaning:
Propose or intend
Example:
I aim to arrive at noon
Synonyms:
aim; propose; purport; purpose
Classified under:
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting
Hypernyms (to "aim" is one way to...):
intend; mean; think (have in mind as a purpose)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
Derivation:
aim (the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable))
aim (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting
Hypernyms (to "aim" is one way to...):
designate; destine; intend; specify (design or destine)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Sense 4
Meaning:
Direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
Example:
She wanted to aim a pun
Classified under:
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing
Hypernyms (to "aim" is one way to...):
intend; mean (mean or intend to express or convey)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Sense 5
Meaning:
Move into a desired direction of discourse
Example:
What are you driving at?
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing
Hypernyms (to "aim" is one way to...):
intend; mean (mean or intend to express or convey)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s PP
Sense 6
Meaning:
Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Example:
direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
Synonyms:
aim; direct; place; point; target
Classified under:
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities
Hypernyms (to "aim" is one way to...):
aim; direct; take; take aim; train (point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "aim"):
address (direct a question at someone)
home in; range in; zero in (direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Somebody ----s PP
Derivation:
aim (the action of directing something at an object)
Sense 7
Meaning:
Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Example:
Take a swipe at one's opponent
Synonyms:
aim; direct; take; take aim; train
Classified under:
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities
Hypernyms (to "aim" is one way to...):
position (cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "aim"):
aim; direct; place; point; target (intend (something) to move towards a certain goal)
draw a bead on (aim with a gun)
hold (aim, point, or direct)
turn (direct at someone)
swing (hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement)
charge; level; point (direct into a position for use)
level (aim at)
sight (take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device))
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something PP
Somebody ----s PP
Derivation:
aim (the action of directing something at an object)
Context examples:
The aim is to find the best fit between you and your job conditions.
(Ergonomics, NIH)
Drug therapy aimed at forcing cancer cells to resume the process of maturation and therefore to induce tumor to a more differentiated, less aggressive state.
(Differentiation Therapy, NCI Thesaurus)
A type of study protocol designed to evaluate intervention(s) aimed to cure a disease or condition.
(Cure Study, NCI Thesaurus)
A type of study designed to evaluate method(s) aimed at identifying a disease or condition.
(Diagnosis Study, NCI Thesaurus)
The procedure aims at the reduction of the stomach size and it is usually achieved either with the implantation of a medical device or the removal of part of the stomach.
(Bariatric Surgery, NCI Thesaurus)
Oriental medicine aims to restore the body's balance and harmony between the natural opposing forces of yin and yang, which can block qi and cause disease.
(Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCI Dictionary)
The Urban Environment and Childhood Asthma study aims to identify factors that contribute to asthma development in children from inner city settings, where allergies and asthma are more common and severe.
(Infant Exposure to Allergens May Help Prevent Wheezing, NIH)
The aim is to be able to use them to develop drugs, nutraceuticals and/or functional foods.
(Scientists identify bioactive compounds in cacao pods to develop drugs to combat skeletal disorders, University of Granada)
The aim is to create better infrastructures for citizens—from public transport to energy savings, sustainability, and overall efficiency.
(Scientists design “smart” asphalts with magnetic materials for safer electric scooters, University of Granada)
The aim is to eventually build more powerful laser beams that could push debris into the Earth’s atmosphere, where it would burn up.
(Australia Developing Lasers to Track, Destroy Space Junk, VOA)
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