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Meaning of aimed
The primary meaning of the word "aimed" is to direct or point something, typically a weapon or a comment, at a target.
Etymology of aimed
The word "aimed" comes from the Old French word "aesmer" or "esmer", which is derived from the Latin word "aesimare", meaning to direct or point at
Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of directing or pointing something at a target
Synonyms
targeted
intended
directed
focused
pointed
oriented
aligned
planned
designed
purposed
meant
intended
destined
geared
tailored
suited
fitted
adapted
adjusted
calibrated
synchronized
coordinated
targeted
zeroed
slewed
angled
positioned
situated
located
placed
Definitions
- Directed or pointed something at a target
- * Had a specific objective or intention in mind
- * Moved or positioned something in a specific direction
Usage Examples
- The archer aimed her arrow at the target and released it
- * The company aimed to increase its sales by 20% within the next year
- * The teacher aimed a question at the student, who was not prepared to answer
Antonyms
unintentional
random
indiscriminate
unfocused
untargeted
misdirected
misguided
misplaced
misaligned
uncoordinated
uncalibrated
unsynchronized
unadjusted
maladjusted
improper
incorrect
inaccurate
imprecise
vague
ambiguous
unclear
uncertain