Goal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡəʊl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Goal is a noun meaning A result that one is attempting to achieve.
Meaning
A result that one is attempting to achieve.
More Meanings
- (sports) In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
- (sports) The act of placing the object into the goal.
- A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.
- (Gaelic football, Australian rules football) To score a goal.
- (linguistics, grammar) A noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb. The subject of a passive verb or the direct object of an active verb. Also called a patient, target, or undergoer.
Example Sentences
play in goal
fans behind the goal
His goal is to become a YouTuber.
The racers are approaching the goal.
Word Forms
- goals
- goaling
- goaled
Synonyms for goal
Depending on context, synonyms include ambition, objective, purpose, aspiration, aim, end.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include destination, end, purpose, outcome, achievement, attainment.
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Sources & Attribution
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