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Meaning of Aimed
The primary meaning of the word "Aimed" is to direct or point something, especially a weapon or a criticism, at a target.
Definitions
- To direct or point something, especially a weapon or a criticism, at a target
- * To intend or plan to do something
- * To direct one's efforts or attention towards a particular goal or objective
Etymology of Aimed
The word "Aimed" originates from the Old French word "esmer" or "asmer", which is derived from the Latin word "directus", meaning directed or guided
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century, initially meaning to direct or guide something, and later expanding to include the sense of intending or planning to do something
Example Uses
- The archer aimed her bow at the target and released the arrow
- * The company aimed to increase its sales by 20% within the next year
- * The criticism was aimed directly at the government's handling of the crisis
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unbiased
undirected
unguided
unintentional
accidental
random
chance
haphazard
aimless
pointless
useless
ineffective
unproductive
futile
unsuccessful
misguided
misdirected
misplaced
misaligned
mistargeted
misintended