What does "aimed" mean?

1. (pointed at a target) pointed a weapon, a camera, or an object at a specific person or thing. 2. (intended for a goal) planned or intended to achieve a particular result. 3. (directed towards) describes something that is pointed or directed at a target.

How do you use "aimed"?

Usually followed by the preposition 'at'. Commonly used in the passive construction 'be aimed at'.

aimed

v. · adj.

US //ˈeɪmd// UK //ˈeɪmd// aimed

1 pointed at a target (v.)
B1 Intermediate

pointed a weapon, a camera, or an object at a specific person or thing.

directed a weapon, tool, or gaze toward a specific physical target. Transitive when used with 'at'.

Example

The photographer aimed his camera at the rare bird before it flew away.

Example

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'.
2 intended for a goal (v.)
B1 Intermediate

planned or intended to achieve a particular result.

intended or directed toward a specific objective or outcome. Often used in the passive voice.

Example

The new law is aimed at reducing plastic waste in the ocean.

Example

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'.

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3 directed towards (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

describes something that is pointed or directed at a target.

functioning as a participial adjective to describe an object or action directed toward a goal or target.

Example

The aimed shot hit the center of the target perfectly.

Example

The carefully aimed criticism was intended to provoke a response from the board members during the annual meeting.
- directed
- focused
- undirected