aimed
Because it is a word with a single syllable, aimed is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofaimed
- To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
Example: "He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it."
- 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
Example: "to aim at a pass"
- 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
Example: "She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend."
- To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
Example: "to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general"
- To guess or conjecture.
- Directed towards a target.
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