aim: meaning and words from its letters
3 letters · 5 letter points · starts with A · ends with M
Meaning of aim
noun
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
Example: to take aim
The level of accuracy of a weapon.
Example: A rifle has more precise aim than a shotgun.
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
Intention or goal.
Example: My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings, and kids happy.
Listed forms: aims.
Source: Wiktionary — aim.
verb
- intransitive
To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
Example: He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.
- intransitive
To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
Example: to aim at a pass
- transitive
To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
Example: to aim an arrow at the deer
- transitive
To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
Example: to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general
Listed forms: aims, aiming, aimed.
Source: Wiktionary — aim.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for aim.
noun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
noun
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
noun
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
verb
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is aim in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of aim
A(1) + I(1) + M(3) = 5 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of aim
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from aim
5 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in aim. Showing up to 24, longest first.