aim

NOUNVERB /eɪm/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH A

aim is a valid 3-letter word worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1I1M3
1 + 1 + 3 =5 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 10TRIPLE WORD → 15
MEANING

What does aim mean?

NOUN · 4 SENSES
1

The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies.

NARROWER
2

The action of directing something at an object.

“he took aim and fired”

3

An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.

“it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs”

BROADER
4

The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable).

BROADER
VERB · 7 SENSES
1

Direct (a remark) toward an intended goal.

“She wanted to aim a pun”

BROADER
2

Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public.

3

Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal.

NARROWER
4

Move into a desired direction of discourse.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
5

Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.

“He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face”

6

Propose or intend.

“I aim to arrive at noon”

7

Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards.

“Please don't aim at your little brother!”

BROADER
AT THE BOARD

Anagrams of aim

SAME TILES, DIFFERENT WORDS

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