Word
aimed
US/ˈeɪmd/
UK/ˈeɪmd/
Definitions
01pointed at a target
B1 · Intermediate
v. pointed a weapon, a camera, or an object at a specific person or thing.
v. directed a weapon, tool, or gaze toward a specific physical target. Transitive when used with 'at'.
“The photographer aimed his camera at the rare bird before it flew away.”
“The archer aimed his arrow with steady precision, waiting for the wind to die down before releasing the string.”
Usage
Usually followed by the preposition 'at'.
02intended for a goal
B1 · Intermediate
v. planned or intended to achieve a particular result.
v. intended or directed toward a specific objective or outcome. Often used in the passive voice.
“The new law is aimed at reducing plastic waste in the ocean.”
“The marketing campaign was specifically aimed at young professionals who value sustainable fashion over fast-moving trends.”
Usage
Commonly used in the passive construction 'be aimed at'.
03directed towards
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes something that is pointed or directed at a target.
adj. functioning as a participial adjective to describe an object or action directed toward a goal or target.
“The aimed shot hit the center of the target perfectly.”
“The carefully aimed criticism was intended to provoke a response from the board members during the annual meeting.”
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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