aim
gb/ˈeɪm/ us/ˈeɪm/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1400
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
1
Point a weapon or device
To point something like a gun or camera at something you want to hit or see.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to aim [something] at [something/someone]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'aim' with 'shoot'; 'aim' is about pointing, not firing.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
direct (Focuses on guiding something toward a target but can be broader than physical pointing.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
misdirect (Indicates pointing away from the intended target.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
aim carefully
|aim directly
|aim at the target
|aim the camera
|aim the gun
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports
|military
|photography
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
2
Try to achieve a goal
To plan or try to get a certain result.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to aim to [do something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'aim to do' with 'plan doing'; correct form is 'aim to do'.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
intend (Focuses on purpose or plan without necessarily implying effort toward it.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
neglect (Shows lack of effort or intention toward a goal.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
aim to please
|aim for success
|aim high
|aim for improvement
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
goals
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I aim to read more books.
- They aim to win the game.
- We aim to help people.
- He aims to learn English.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
3
A goal or purpose
Something you want to do or get; a goal.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes use 'aim' instead of 'goal' in places where 'goal' sounds more natural in casual speech.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
objective (Often used in formal contexts for specific goals.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
disregard (Lack of intention or interest in achieving something.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
main aim
|primary aim
|long-term aim
|achieve your aim
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
goals
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
alignment (Refers more specifically to positioning, often in technical contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
misalignment (Failure to direct accurately toward a target.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
good aim
|take aim
|steady aim
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports
|military
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He took careful aim before throwing the dart.
- Her aim was steady despite her nerves.
- The archer's aim was perfect.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He has good aim with the ball.
- She takes aim before she shoots.
- My aim is not good.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
aim
IPA
GB/ˈeɪm/
US/ˈeɪm/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
aim (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (aim)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: aim
- Plural: aim, aims
Verb
- Base: aim
- 3rd Person Singular: aims
- Present Participle: aiming
- Past: aimed
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.