Meaning & use
Aimed
Last updated
Past tense of 'aim': pointed or directed something, such as a weapon or effort, toward a specific target or goal.
See it in a sentence
He aimed the arrow carefully before releasing it.
The campaign was aimed at raising awareness about clean water access.
A note on using this word
Also used figuratively for goals and intentions, as in 'the remark was aimed at her.'
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Aimed”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.