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aim

aim

153 1.0
A goal someone wants to reach
  • noun
  • /eɪm/
: objetivo
  • Our long term plan, our aim is ambitious.
  • study aims
  • achieve its aims
  • primary aim

Let me now talk about the aim, the objective of work.

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Examples

  • The aim was life in a sealed environment without contact from the outside world.

    Bio-Dome (1996)

  • Teachers explain the aim of the game and the rules and limitations of the game.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Together, this is our aim, this is the challenge.

  • Let me now talk about the aim, the objective of work.

    Harvard University

  • That is the aim of that chapter.

  • Today we're going to talk about the aims and organization of health systems.

  • Well, it depends on what their aim is.

    J. Edgar (2011)

  • Participants were informed of the aim of the project and what they were expected to do.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The aim is to provide an alternative voice to all the stale writing that is so prevalent these days.

    The Laureate (2023)

  • Our main aim is to improve the quality of education for all students.

Synonyms

purpose
vsaim
∞ 1.6

The reason something is done or made

is the specific intended result someone works to accomplish
goal
vsaim
∞ 1.0

A result a person or group plans to achieve

is the general intention rather than only the final outcome
intention
vsaim
713 2.2

A plan or purpose for what you will do

is the general desired outcome rather than the personal plan itself
intent
vsaim
412 3.4

The reason someone does or says something

is the broader goal someone hopes to reach through those acts
objective
vsaim
363 3.7

A goal a person or group wants to achieve

is the broader personal or general motivation behind actions
end
vsaim
350 1.0

The aim of a plan or action

is the overall reason someone acts rather than the plan's point
target
vsaim
336 1.6

A goal a person or group tries to reach

is the general desired result someone wants to achieve
ambition
vsaim
303 2.8

A strong wish to achieve something important to you

is the neutral statement of a desired result without strong desire
design
vsaim
107 3.2

A plan or purpose that guides someone's actions

is the simple desired result rather than the guiding plan
aspiration
vsaim
106 4.2

A strong wish to reach an important goal

is the immediate practical plan someone sets to reach a result
object
vsaim
  • Formal
59 3.7

A goal someone wants to reach

is the wider wish or desire someone holds before acting

Antonyms

aimlessness
1 7.0

A lack of clear purpose or direction

How Ambitious

ambition
303 2.8
goal
∞ 1.0
aim
153 1.0
wish
779 1.0

Surface Forms

aim singular
aims plural

Etymology

Aim also comes from the idea of having a target to reach, so it means a 'goal' or 'purpose' you want to achieve.