aim

Intermediate

/eɪm/

noun
a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve

aim in a sentence

  • “His aim was to unite Italy.”
  • “My main aim in life is to be a good husband and father.”
  • “Our short-term aim is to deal with our current financial difficulties, but our long-term aim is to improve the company's profitability.”
  • “The leaflet has been produced with the aim of increas ing public awareness of the disease.”

What does “aim” mean?

aim (noun) means a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve. It is pronounced /eɪm/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "aim" mean?
aim (noun) means: a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve
How do you pronounce "aim"?
"aim" is pronounced /eɪm/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "aim" in a sentence?
Here is "aim" used in a sentence: His aim was to unite Italy.

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