1. Verb (past tense): This is the most common usage.
* Example: He aimed the arrow at the target.
2. Adjective: This is less common but still possible.
* Example: The aimed shot missed the bullseye. (This means the shot was intentionally directed)
3. Participle (past): This is used to create verb phrases.
* Example: Having aimed carefully, she released the ball.
To determine the correct part of speech, you need to consider how the word is used within the sentence.