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aim
Noun
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An aim is something you want to do or have done.
The aim of the study was to find out if these students would talk differently to themselves during independent work.
We certainly didn't accomplish the war aims set forward by the governments.
The ultimate aim is to be able to cure the disease.
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If you take aim at something, you point a gun or other weapon at it.
He takes aim and fires.
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If you take aim at something, you turn your attention to it.
The book takes aim at politicians and their wasteful spending.
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Your aim is your skill in hitting something that you are shooting, throwing, kicking, etc. at.
He threw the stone at the bird, but his aim wasn't so good.
aim
Verb
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If you aim at doing something, you plan or try to do it.
The new rules for cars are aimed at reducing speeds and improving driver safety.
Many cities have a variety of programs aimed at helping the homeless.
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If you aim at something, you point a gun or other weapon at it.
He grabbed for his gun, aimed it and started shooting.
in
Preposition
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Used to show that something is inside something else.
The cat is in the box.
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Used to show that someone is at home, or is available.
Is John in?
The Doctor is now in.
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Used to show movement towards the inside.
The rain came in through the window.
life
Noun
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Life is what makes a person, animal or plant grow and function.
s want to learn if there is life on other planets.
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Life is the time when people, animals or plants grow and exist before they die. Your life is the time that you live.
The life of an ant is not as long as the life of a human.
The lives of great men and women are very interesting.
He never left his home town in his life.
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The state of something being in existence.
We brought the company back to life, after it had be closed for 5 years.