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aims

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English (US)
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aims

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, aims is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofaims

1noun
  • 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.

    Example: "Take time with the aim of your gun."

  • The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
  • Intention or goal

    Synonyms: design, purpose, scheme

    Example: "My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy."

  • The ability of someone to aim straight; one's faculty for being able to hit a physical target

    Example: "The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice."

  • Conjecture; guess.
1verb
  • 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.

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