aim at
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle at
Meanings
Direct something toward a target
Why “at”? AT points attention or action toward one target.
“She aimed at the centre of the board.”
“The camera aims at the front gate.”
Don't confuse with
Aim at means direct something toward a target. Aim for means try to achieve a result.
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“She aimed at the centre of the board.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
aim for
A contrast learners often mix up
Try to achieve a particular result
come at
Same at pattern: target
Approach a problem or idea in a particular way
get at
Same at pattern: target
Criticise someone repeatedly or unfairly; Suggest or mean something indirectly; Reach or gain access to something
look at
Same at pattern: target
Direct your eyes toward someone or something
point at
Same at pattern: target
Show a direction with a finger or object
throw at
Same at pattern: target
Send an object toward a target with force
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