B1nouneducationwork
US/eɪm/
UK/eɪm/
the result you plan to achieve; purpose
In context
The aim of this course is to improve your speaking.
Her main aim is to get a scholarship to study in Australia.
The charity was set up with the aim of helping street children.
Words that go with aim
adjective + noun
- main aimThe main aim of the project is to cut costs.
- long-term aimMy long-term aim is to start my own business.
noun + preposition
- with the aim ofShe moved to Hanoi with the aim of finding a job.
- aim ofThe aim of the meeting is to choose a date.
verb + noun
- achieve an aimWe achieved our aim of raising ten million dong.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My aim is improve my English.Correct: My aim is to improve my English.