goal

noun

ˈgōl

chiefly Northern US especially in senses 3b and 2a also

ˈgül

plural goals

: the end toward which effort is directed : aim

The goal is high-speed rail travel.

: an area or object toward which players in various games attempt to advance a ball or puck and usually through or into which it must go to score points

: the act or action of causing a ball or puck to go through or into such a goal

: the score resulting from such an act

: the terminal point of a race

: an area to be reached safely in children's games

goal intransitive verb

goalless

ˈgō(l)-ləs How to pronounce goal (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

He set a goal for himself of exercising at least three times a week. Her primary goal is to get a college degree. We all share a common goal. She pursued her goal of starting her own business. The company has instituted several new policies with the goal of reducing waste. Last month he had 10 goals and six assists. She scored the winning goal in the game's final minute. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Another goal is to make sure that Russia doesn’t fully embrace China in the developing rivalry between the two Asian giants.

Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 With the economy still recovering from the pandemic's supply chain disruptions, the president’s goal was to keep all parties talking so a deal could be reached.

Josh Funk, Josh Boak And Zeke Miller, Chron, 16 Sep. 2022 The goal going forward is to stage the North Olmsted Senior Center prom annually.

John Benson, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 The couple, who live in Vancouver, are hoping to encourage matching donations from governments, businesses and other philanthropists to advance the B.C. Parks Foundation’s goal of protecting 25% of the province’s land and water.

Time, 16 Sep. 2022 On Thursday, Shane Soderwall earned the shutout in goal for the Wolverines, making 33 saves.

Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2022 In the study, called CodeBreaK 200, Lumakras delayed tumor growth by a little more than one month compared to the standard chemotherapy, docetaxel — a lower-than-expected improvement that nonetheless achieved the main efficacy goal.

Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 The other two conversions came on the Chargers’ final possession, Herbert hitting DeAndre Carter for a 35-yard gain on fourth and one from the Kansas City 43 and Joshua Palmer for a seven-yard touchdown on fourth and goal.

Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 For at least a few of them, the unspoken goal is to see who has the right right stuff.

BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 See More

goal

noun

as in aim

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish leaving the world a better place than I found it is one of my main goals

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aim
purpose
plan
objective
intention
intent
idea
object
ambition
dream
thing
target
aspiration
point
meaning
ideal
end
design
mark
project
hope
bourne
name of the game
desire
bourn
wish
pretension
destination
scheme
mind
grail
plot
holy grail
nirvana
terminus

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

way
means
method

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of goal are aim, design, end, intention, intent, objective, object, and purpose. While all these words mean "what one intends to accomplish or attain," goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship.

worked years to reach her goals

The meanings of aim and goal largely overlap; however, aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing.

her aim was to raise film to an art form

The words design and goal are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, design implies a more carefully calculated plan.

the order of events came by accident, not design

While the synonyms end and goal are close in meaning, end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such.

willing to use any means to achieve his end

The words intent and goal can be used in similar contexts, but intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness.

the clear intent of the statute

While in some cases nearly identical to goal, intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about.

announced his intention to marry

Object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need.

his constant object was the achievement of pleasure

The synonyms objective and goal are sometimes interchangeable, but objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable.

their objective is to seize the oil fields

Although the words purpose and goal have much in common, purpose suggests a more settled determination.

being successful was her purpose in life

单词	goal
释义	goal noun ˈgōl chiefly Northern US especially in senses 3b and 2a also ˈgül plural goals 1 : the end toward which effort is directed : aim The goal is high-speed rail travel. 2 a : an area or object toward which players in various games attempt to advance a ball or puck and usually through or into which it must go to score points b : the act or action of causing a ball or puck to go through or into such a goal c : the score resulting from such an act 3 a : the terminal point of a race b : an area to be reached safely in children's games goal intransitive verb goalless ˈgō(l)-ləs adjective Synonyms aim ambition aspiration bourne bourn design dream end idea ideal intent intention mark meaning object objective plan point pretension purpose target thing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He set a goal for himself of exercising at least three times a week. Her primary goal is to get a college degree. We all share a common goal. She pursued her goal of starting her own business. The company has instituted several new policies with the goal of reducing waste. Last month he had 10 goals and six assists. She scored the winning goal in the game's final minute. See More Recent Examples on the Web Another goal is to make sure that Russia doesn’t fully embrace China in the developing rivalry between the two Asian giants. Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 With the economy still recovering from the pandemic's supply chain disruptions, the president’s goal was to keep all parties talking so a deal could be reached. Josh Funk, Josh Boak And Zeke Miller, Chron, 16 Sep. 2022 The goal going forward is to stage the North Olmsted Senior Center prom annually. John Benson, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 The couple, who live in Vancouver, are hoping to encourage matching donations from governments, businesses and other philanthropists to advance the B.C. Parks Foundation’s goal of protecting 25% of the province’s land and water. Time, 16 Sep. 2022 On Thursday, Shane Soderwall earned the shutout in goal for the Wolverines, making 33 saves. Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2022 In the study, called CodeBreaK 200, Lumakras delayed tumor growth by a little more than one month compared to the standard chemotherapy, docetaxel — a lower-than-expected improvement that nonetheless achieved the main efficacy goal. Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 The other two conversions came on the Chargers’ final possession, Herbert hitting DeAndre Carter for a 35-yard gain on fourth and one from the Kansas City 43 and Joshua Palmer for a seven-yard touchdown on fourth and goal. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 For at least a few of them, the unspoken goal is to see who has the right right stuff. BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English gol boundary, limit First Known Use 1531, in the meaning defined at sense 3a Phrases Containing goal drop goal field goal sub-goal own goal goal line goal kick last-gasp goal drop goal field goal sub-goal own goal goal line goal kick last-gasp goal See More Kids Definition goal noun ˈgōl 1 : purpose What is your goal in life? 2 : an area or object into which a ball or puck must be driven in various games in order to score 3 : a scoring of one or more points by driving a ball or puck into a goal 4 : the point at which a race or journey is to end 5 : an area to be reached safely in certain games goal noun as in aim something that one hopes or intends to accomplish leaving the world a better place than I found it is one of my main goals Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance aim purpose plan objective intention intent idea object ambition dream thing target aspiration point meaning ideal end design mark project hope bourne name of the game desire bourn wish pretension destination scheme mind grail plot holy grail nirvana terminus Antonyms & Near Antonyms way means method Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of goal are aim, design, end, intention, intent, objective, object, and purpose. While all these words mean "what one intends to accomplish or attain," goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship. worked years to reach her goals The meanings of aim and goal largely overlap; however, aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing. her aim was to raise film to an art form The words design and goal are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, design implies a more carefully calculated plan. the order of events came by accident, not design While the synonyms end and goal are close in meaning, end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such. willing to use any means to achieve his end The words intent and goal can be used in similar contexts, but intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness. the clear intent of the statute While in some cases nearly identical to goal, intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about. announced his intention to marry Object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need. his constant object was the achievement of pleasure The synonyms objective and goal are sometimes interchangeable, but objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable. their objective is to seize the oil fields Although the words purpose and goal have much in common, purpose suggests a more settled determination. being successful was her purpose in life
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goal

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