aim
gb/ˈeɪm/ us/ˈeɪm/
A2
Inglés
~ 1400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A2
action
1
Point a weapon or device
To point something like a gun or camera at something you want to hit or see.
Patrón de uso:
to aim [something] at [something/someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'aim' with 'shoot'; 'aim' is about pointing, not firing.
Sinónimos
direct (Focuses on guiding something toward a target but can be broader than physical pointing.)
Antónimos
misdirect (Indicates pointing away from the intended target.)
Colocaciones
aim carefully
|aim directly
|aim at the target
|aim the camera
|aim the gun
Temas
sports
|military
|photography
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She aimed the camera at the sunset.
- The soldier aimed his rifle at the enemy.
- Aim the remote at the TV for it to work.
- He aimed the arrow straight at the bullseye.
- The director aimed the spotlight at the main actor.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I aim the ball at the box.
- She aims her phone at the cat.
- He aims the water gun at his friend.
- We aim the light at the wall.
Verbo
B1
action
2
Try to achieve a goal
To plan or try to get a certain result.
Patrón de uso:
to aim to [do something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'aim to do' with 'plan doing'; correct form is 'aim to do'.
Sinónimos
intend (Focuses on purpose or plan without necessarily implying effort toward it.)
Antónimos
neglect (Shows lack of effort or intention toward a goal.)
Colocaciones
aim to please
|aim for success
|aim high
|aim for improvement
Temas
goals
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- We aim to finish the project by Friday.
- The new policy aims to reduce pollution.
- She aims to become a doctor one day.
- The campaign aims to raise awareness about climate change.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I aim to read more books.
- They aim to win the game.
- We aim to help people.
- He aims to learn English.
Sustantivo
A2
entity
3
A goal or purpose
Something you want to do or get; a goal.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'aim' instead of 'goal' in places where 'goal' sounds more natural in casual speech.
Sinónimos
objective (Often used in formal contexts for specific goals.)
Antónimos
disregard (Lack of intention or interest in achieving something.)
Colocaciones
main aim
|primary aim
|long-term aim
|achieve your aim
Temas
goals
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Her main aim is to improve her English.
- The aim of the game is to score more points than the other team.
- Our aim is to provide affordable healthcare.
- He achieved his aim of running a marathon.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My aim is to be happy.
- The aim of this game is to win.
- Her aim is to make friends.
- Our aim is to learn English.
Sustantivo
B1
action
4
Act of pointing at target
When you point something like a gun or camera at something you want to hit or see.
Sinónimos
alignment (Refers more specifically to positioning, often in technical contexts.)
Antónimos
misalignment (Failure to direct accurately toward a target.)
Colocaciones
good aim
|take aim
|steady aim
Temas
sports
|military
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He took careful aim before throwing the dart.
- Her aim was steady despite her nerves.
- The archer's aim was perfect.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has good aim with the ball.
- She takes aim before she shoots.
- My aim is not good.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
aim
AFI
GB/ˈeɪm/
US/ˈeɪm/
Sílabas y acento
aim (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (aim)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: aim
- Plural: aim, aims
Verb
- Base: aim
- 3rd Person Singular: aims
- Present Participle: aiming
- Past: aimed
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
take aim at
1/tˈeɪk ˈeɪm ˈæt/
fixed phrase
Direct weapon or criticism at target
To point a weapon at someone or something, or to direct strong criticism toward them.
Ejemplos
- The hunter took aim at the deer.
- In his speech, he took aim at unfair laws.
take dead aim at
1/tˈeɪk dˈɛd ˈeɪm ˈæt/
idiom
Focus completely on target/goal
To give all your attention and effort to hitting a target or reaching a goal.
Ejemplos
- He took dead aim at breaking the record.
- The company has taken dead aim at increasing market share.
with the aim of
1/wˈɪθ ðə ˈeɪm əv/
fixed phrase
formal
With purpose of doing something
Having the purpose of doing something.
Ejemplos
- They met with the aim of starting a new project.
- This law was passed with the aim of reducing crime.
aim high
1/ˈeɪm hˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Set ambitious goals
To try for something big or difficult to reach.
Ejemplos
- You should always aim high if you want to succeed.
- You should always aim high when planning your career.
- She aims high in her career choices.
- The coach told the team to aim high this season.