Synonyms of aim
12 similar words
Another word for aim is end. Other synonyms of aim are purpose.
Synonyms and similar words for aim
nounIntention or goal.
- purposeThe end for which something is done, is made or exists.
- design
- scheme
- aspiration
verbTo direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a...
- pointTo direct toward an object; to aim.
Meaning of aim
- noun The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
- noun The level of accuracy of a weapon.
- noun The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
aim in other languages
Questions about synonyms of aim
- What is another word for aim?
- Aim has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as end and purpose.
- What does aim mean?
- Aim means the pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: aim (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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