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What does the word aim mean?

Part of speech: verb transitive, verb intransitive

To direct toward a mark or point; point or level; have a purpose; endeavor earnestly.

Part of speech: noun

The act of aiming; line of direction of anything aimed; object or point aimed at; purpose.

Usage examples for aim

Again, I don't particularly agree with his methods, but that's his aim. – Non-combatants and Others by Rose Macaulay
See, Personality's one aim and end Is to be independent, free and true. – Love's Comedy by Henrik Ibsen
He drew his blaster and took careful aim at the power distribution center. – The Cartels Jungle by Irving E. Cox, Jr.