Goal

/Ι‘Ι’ΚŠl/

The meaning and definition of Goal, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A result that one is attempting to achieve.
    β€œMy lifelong goal is to get into a Hollywood movie.”
  2. In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
verb
  1. To score a goal.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms ambition aspiration objective purpose

Origin

From Middle English gol.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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