aimed; aiming; aims
Definition of aim
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to direct a course
specifically
: to point a weapon at an object
Aim carefully before shooting.
1a
: point
aim a gun
b
: to direct toward a specified object or goal
a story aimed at children
aim
noun
plural aims
Definition of aim (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: the pointing of a weapon at a mark
She took careful aim.
b
: the ability to hit a target
a shooter with good aim
c
: a weapon's accuracy or effectiveness
The gun's aim is off.
2
: a clearly directed intent or purpose
Our aim is to win.
— see also take aim at
AIM
abbreviationDefinition of AIM (Entry 3 of 3)
American Indian Movement
Test Your Vocabulary
Name That Color
-
- Name that color:

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share aim
Time Traveler for aim
The first known use of aim was in the 14th century
See more words from the same century