goal (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊl/

Definition

An aim or purpose that someone wants to achieve.

Examples

• My main goal is to finish college.

• We set a goal to save money.

• What is your career goal?

How to Use goal

goal of (prepositional phrase)

The purpose or aim of something. — "The goal of this meeting is to decide."

score a goal (collocation)

To get a point in a game by kicking or hitting a ball into the opponent's net. — "The player managed to score a goal."

Synonyms of goal

Words with a similar meaning to goal:

• aim
• objective
• ambition
• purpose

Antonyms of goal

Words with the opposite meaning to goal:

• failure
• hindrance

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