aimed
- 01 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'.
Simple“The photographer aimed his camera at the rare bird before it flew away.”
In context“The archer aimed his arrow with steady precision, waiting for the wind to die down before releasing the string.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'at'.
- 02 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.
Simple“The new law is aimed at reducing plastic waste in the ocean.”
In context“The marketing campaign was specifically aimed at young professionals who value sustainable fashion over fast-moving trends.”
UsageCommonly used in the passive construction 'be aimed at'.
- 03 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.
Simple“The aimed shot hit the center of the target perfectly.”
In context“The carefully aimed criticism was intended to provoke a response from the board members during the annual meeting.”
Usage aimed at ending · aimed at forcing · aimed at reducing