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Simon_phlui Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Aimed vs aiming

Is there a difference in meaning between the following?

1. It is a program aimed at young people.
2. It is a program aiming at young people.

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Hi, here is what i feel is the difference: (1) "aimed at" means that it is a program developed specifically or exclusively for young people. (2) "aiming at" means that it is a program developed with young people in mind but others can also participate in the program. hope that helps

— Yskh81

  • Hi, here is what i feel is the difference: (1) "aimed at" means that it is a program developed specifically or exclusively for young people.
  • (2) "aiming at" means that it is a program developed with young people in mind but others can also participate in the program.
  • hope that helps
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Hi,
here is what i feel is the difference:
(1) "aimed at" means that it is a program developed specifically or exclusively for young people.
(2) "aiming at" means that it is a program developed with young people in mind but others can also participate in the program.
hope that helps
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If you replace the word "program" with the word "missile" the difference becomes obvious.

Aimed - past tense - the aiming has already happened. The missile is now pointing in the right direction.
Aiming - present tense - the aiming is still in progress. The missile isn't quite in the right direction yet, but it is being moved into position, or the aim is correct but is having to be
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