aim · noun /eɪm/
Word family
Nouns: aim, aimlessness
Adjectives: aimless
Verbs: aim
Adverbs: aimlessly
aim
B1 C the purpose of doing something, and what you hope to achieve
Dictionary examples:
He went to Paris with the aim of improving his French.
My main aim is to make people laugh.
Learner example:
The aim was to get a picture of each person. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)
aim · verb /eɪm/
Word family
Nouns: aim, aimlessness
Adjectives: aimless
Verbs: aim
Adverbs: aimlessly
aim to do sth
B1 to intend to achieve something
Dictionary example:
I aim to be a millionaire by the time I'm 35.
Learner example:
Our English Club aims to help students with their English. (First Certificate in English; B2; Turkish)
be aimed at sb
B2 to be intended to influence or affect a particular person or group
Dictionary example:
These advertisements are specifically aimed at young people.
Learner example:
PIAZZA is too modern and is aimed at the young. (First Certificate in English; B2; Korean)
be aimed at doing sth
C2 to be intended to achieve a particular thing
Dictionary example:
a plan aimed at reducing traffic
Learner example:
Working within projects aimed at improving local agricultural output, I stayed 3 years in South America. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Danish)
