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The correct spelling is aimed.
How to pronounce aimed
/eɪmd/
verbIPA: /eɪmd/
Say it like: Aym-ed
The correct spelling is aimed. To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it For example: "He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it."
Usage Examples
“He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.”
“to aim at a pass”
“She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend.”
Meanings
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.
adjective
- 1.Directed towards a target.
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