Jolanta
Professional Teacher
how to use "aim at" and "aim for"?
Feb 28, 2021 5:09 AM
Answers · 3
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Laura's answer is good, but it might help to have some examples. "Aim at" is usually more literal: you aim at a real object, like a target, in order to hit it. "Aim for" can also be literal, but it more often means that you want to achieve something, like a goal or a good outcome. You can aim a gun *at* something. If you're playing basketball, you can aim the ball *at* the hoop before you throw it. You can "aim for" a better grade in your class. You can "aim for" a promotion at work. You can "aim for" success.
February 28, 2021
Aim for” is trying to get yourself somewhere. “Aim at” is trying to get something somewhere else
February 28, 2021
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