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1.nounThe 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."Take time with the aim of your gun."
2.nounThe point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
3.nounIntention or goal"My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy."
4.nounThe ability of someone to aim straight; one's faculty for being able to hit a physical target"The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice."
5.nounConjecture; guess.
6.verbTo point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it"He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it."
7.verbTo 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"to aim at a pass"
8.verbTo 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"She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend."
9.verbTo direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group"to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general"
10.verbTo guess or conjecture.