Aim to vs. aim at

[ocean]

Is there an easy way to know when to use "aim to" vs. "aim at"?

[Alan]

Hi Ocean,

Aim at usually takes a noun object as in: aim at a target

Aim to usually has a verb after it in the infinitive as in:

She aims to become a millionaire before she is 30.

Alan
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