# aimed

Pronunciation: say "AYMD" /eɪmd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of aim. — simple past and past participle of aim
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of aim. Use this form for aiming that already happened.
   - _He aimed the camera at the sunset and waited for the light to soften._
   - _The new policy was aimed squarely at reducing traffic in the city center._

## Adjective

2. Pointed or directed toward a particular target or goal.
   - Simple: Pointed straight at a person, thing, or goal.
   - _The carefully aimed arrow struck the bullseye dead center._
   - _Her aimed criticism targeted the budget's weakest assumptions._

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