It takes 24 to 72 hours for beef to digest within the human body. The length of time it takes for beef or any food to pass through the digestive system is dependent on the individual's metabolism and...
Used after a form of the verb be, however, apparent can mean either seeming (as in His virtues are only apparent) or obvious (as in The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields). One should take care that the intended meaning is clear from the context.
Noun. 1. aim-an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; his intent was to provide a new translation; good intentions are not enough; it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs; he made no secret of his designs. intent, intention, purpose, design.. to direct efforts, as toward an object: I aim at perfection. 7. the act of directing anything at or toward a particular point or target. 8. the direction in which a weapon or missile is pointed; line of sighting. 9. the point intended to be hit: to miss one's aim.