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The correct spelling is aim.
How to pronounce aim
/eɪm/
nounIPA: /eɪm/
Say it like: Aym
The correct spelling is aim. The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything,… For example: "Take time with the aim of your gun."
Usage Examples
“Take time with the aim of your gun.”
“My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy.”
“The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
- 2.The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
- 3.Intention or goal
- 4.The ability of someone to aim straight; one's faculty for being able to hit a physical target
- 5.Conjecture; guess.
verb
- 1.To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
- 2.To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
- 3.To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
- 4.To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
- 5.To guess or conjecture.
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