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      • The difference is between two different uses of the verb to aim. One is literal and means to direct something at a target while the other is more figurative and means to have the intention to carry out a course of action or achieve a certain goal.
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    Jul 24, 2019 · The difference is between two different uses of the verb to aim. One is literal and means to direct something at a target while the other is more figurative and means to have the intention to carry out a course of action or achieve a certain goal.

  4. forum.wordreference.com › threads › whats-thewhat's the difference between "aim at" and "be aimed at"?

    Nov 7, 2011 · I think nouns like 'talks' and 'education' are being somewhat personified. Thus they can 'aim' or 'be aimed' fairly interchangeably. A more concrete object like a gun can 'be aimed' but not 'aim.'

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    Jul 5, 2018 · GRAMMAR: Patterns with aim. • You aim to do something: I aim to study medicine. Don’t say: I aim at studying medicine. • An action is aimed at doing something: Our policies are aimed at encouraging economic growth.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAIM AT SOMETHING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    AIM AT SOMETHING definition: 1. to plan, hope, or intend to achieve something: 2. If information is aimed at a particular group…. Learn more.

  8. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 274923word choice - Aim for, aim at, aim to - English Language ...

    Sep 19, 2015 · You aim for a goal. If you aim for the stars, that's what you want to achieve: high success. You aim at a target. If you aim at the stars, you'll unlikely hit them, as they are far away. You arrow will hit the ground.

  9. twominenglish.com › aim-at-to-forAim At/To/For – Easy Preposition Guide (With Examples)

    Mar 28, 2024 · The subtle differences between “aim at,” “aim to,” and “aim for” are paramount and play distinct roles in crafting your speech with intention. To “aim at” is to be resolute, to have concluded your aim, whether in literal scenarios like sports or in metaphorical sense of having a clear objective.

  10. hinative.com › questions › 3949484What is the difference between "aim at" and ... - HiNative

    I aim to win tomorrow's contest. aim for = to point an object at a target; to strive to accomplish a goal 1. Make sure you aim for the target before pulling the trigger 2. Aurora is aiming for a perfect score on her biology exam