aimed

3 definitions • 7 examples

past simple and past participle of

to intend:

[ + to infinitive ] I aim to be a millionaire by the time I'm 35.

We are aiming for (= planning to achieve) a 50 percent share of the German market.

to point or direct a weapon towards someone or something that you want to hit:

Aim (the arrow) a little above the target.

Aim at the yellow circle.

There are hundreds of nuclear missiles aimed at the main cities.

She aimed (= directed) a kick at my shins.

Let's aim for (= go in the direction of) Coventry first, and then we'll have a look at the map.