OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 8605

aim

/eɪm/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
pajero • puntería
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.
Take time with the aim of your gun.
to take aim
objetivo
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
finalidad • intención • meta • objetivo • pretensión
Intention or goal.
My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings, and kids happy.
There is no doubt at all that this is the future of machinery, and just as trees grow while the country gentleman is asleep, so while Humanity will be amusing itself, or enjoying c…
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 8606

aim

/eɪm/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
abocar • asestar • baraustar • empistolar • encarar • encañonar
To 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.
He aimed the gun at him and he held his hands up in surrender.
abocar • encaminar • pretender
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
to aim at a pass
to aim to do well in life