noun · B1

Aim

AYM/eɪm/

An aim is a result you want to reach. A goal is close and often more personal; a target is usually a number (sales target). The aim of this lesson / with the aim of reducing waste are exam collocations. As a verb: aim to finish by Friday; aim at a point on a wall. Do not write “the aim for do” — use the aim of + -ing, or aim to + verb.

Meaning

A result that you want to achieve.

Examples

“Her aim is to pass the exam this year.”
“The main aim of the course is to build confidence.”
“We aim to cut energy use by ten percent.”

Good to know

the aim of. with the aim of + -ing. aim to + verb. Number: target. Broader wish: goal.

Near in meaning

goal, target

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