Aim
Noun, Verb
UK
/eɪm/
US
/eɪm/
Definition
(n) : A goal or purpose someone wants to reach.
(v) : To try or plan to do something; to point at something.
(v) : To try or plan to do something; to point at something.
Example
"(n) : His aim is to help needy people."
"(v) : He aimed to finish his studies before finding a job in another city."
"(v) : The boy aimed the ball at the basket and made a perfect shot."
Explanation
Aim means what you want to do or achieve. It is the goal you are trying to reach. People aim for different things—like passing an exam, getting a job, or helping others. You can also aim a tool or object, like aiming a ball at a basket. So, it can mean both a goal and the action of pointing something. Having a clear aim helps you stay focused and work harder.