Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb aim
3 of 7 senses of aim
Sense 1
aim take train, take aim direct
=> target, aim place direct, point
=> hold
=> turn
=> swing
=> charge, level, point
=> level
Sense 5
target, aim place direct, point
=> address
=> range in home in zero in
Sense 7
aspire, aim shoot for
=> overshoot
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb aim
3 of 7 senses of aim
Sense 1
aim take train, take aim direct
=> target, aim place direct, point
=> address
=> range in home in zero in
=> hold
=> turn
=> swing
=> charge, level, point
=> level
Sense 5
target, aim place direct, point
=> address
=> range in home in zero in
Sense 7
aspire, aim shoot for
=> overshoot
Entailment of verb aim
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Frequency) of verb aim
7 senses of aim
Sense 1
aim take train, take aim direct
=> position
Sense 2
aim purpose, purport, propose
=> intend, mean think
Sense 3
drive, get aim
=> mean intend
Sense 4
calculate, aim direct
=> intend, destine, designate, specify
Sense 5
target, aim place direct, point
=> aim take train, take aim direct
Sense 6
aim
=> mean intend
Sense 7
aspire, aim shoot for
=> plan be after
Familiarity of verb aim
aim used as a verb is common (polysemy count = 7)
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb aim
Sense 1
aim take train, take aim direct
=> position
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Sense 2
aim purpose, purport, propose
=> intend, mean think
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Sense 3
drive, get aim
=> mean intend
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Sense 4
calculate, aim direct
=> intend, destine, designate, specify
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Sense 5
target, aim place direct, point
=> aim take train, take aim direct
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Sense 6
aim
=> mean intend
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Sense 7
aspire, aim shoot for
=> plan be after
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Grep of noun aim
acclaim
aim
aimee semple mcpherson
aimlessness
claim
counterclaim
insurance claim
laying claim
pay claim
quitclaim
wage claim
Overview of noun aim
The noun aim has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (12) purpose, intent, intention, aim design -- (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs")
2. (4) aim object, objective, target -- (the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children")
3. (4) aim -- (the action of directing something at an object; "he took aim and fired")
4. bearing, heading, aim -- (the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies)
Overview of verb aim
The verb aim has 7 senses (first 7 from tagged texts)
1. (8) aim take train, take aim direct -- (aim or direct at as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; "Please don't aim at your little brother!" "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent")
2. (7) aim purpose, purport, propose -- (propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon")
3. (5) drive, get aim -- (move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?")
4. (3) calculate, aim direct -- (specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public)
5. (2) target, aim place direct, point -- (intend something to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others not towards yourself")
6. (2) aim -- (direct (a remark) toward an intended goal; "She wanted to aim a pun")
7. (2) aspire, aim shoot for -- (have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal)
Overview of noun aim
The noun aim has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (12) purpose, intent, intention, aim design -- (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs")
2. (4) aim object, objective, target -- (the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children")
3. (4) aim -- (the action of directing something at an object; "he took aim and fired")
4. bearing, heading, aim -- (the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies)
Overview of verb aim
The verb aim has 7 senses (first 7 from tagged texts)
1. (8) aim take train, take aim direct -- (aim or direct at as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; "Please don't aim at your little brother!" "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent")
2. (7) aim purpose, purport, propose -- (propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon")
3. (5) drive, get aim -- (move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?")
4. (3) calculate, aim direct -- (specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public)
5. (2) target, aim place direct, point -- (intend something to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others not towards yourself")
6. (2) aim -- (direct (a remark) toward an intended goal; "She wanted to aim a pun")
7. (2) aspire, aim shoot for -- (have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal)
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