Goal: meaning, definitions and examples
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goal
[ ɡəʊl ]
in sports
The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.
Synonyms
aim, intention, objective, purpose, target.
Examples of usage
- My goal is to win the championship.
- She scored a fantastic goal in the last minute of the game.
- We need to set clear goals to achieve success.
in sports
Score a goal, especially in a game such as football.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| goal |
Repeated term usually aimed to describe the same as the first one, emphasizing achievements or outcomes in both sports and life.
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| score |
Refers to the act of gaining points in a game or contest. It is also used in broader contexts to signify achieving success or obtaining something valuable.
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| hit |
Often used in the context of physically striking something, such as hitting a ball or achieving success like a 'hit song'. It can also imply a negative context when referring to a setback or attack.
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| net |
Commonly used in sports to refer to the mesh structure used in games like soccer and basketball. It is also used in finance to describe the net amount after deductions.
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Examples of usage
- She goals in every match she plays.
- He has the ability to goal from long range.
Translations
Translations of the word "goal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 objetivo
🇮🇳 लक्ष्य
🇩🇪 Ziel
🇮🇩 tujuan
🇺🇦 мета
🇵🇱 cel
🇯🇵 目標 (もくひょう)
🇫🇷 objectif
🇪🇸 objetivo
🇹🇷 amaç
🇰🇷 목표 (mokpyo)
🇸🇦 هدف (hadaf)
🇨🇿 cíl
🇸🇰 cieľ
🇨🇳 目标 (mùbiāo)
🇸🇮 cilj
🇮🇸 markmið
🇰🇿 мақсат
🇬🇪 მიზანი (mizani)
🇦🇿 məqsəd
🇲🇽 objetivo
Etymology
The word 'goal' originated from the Old English word 'gāl', which meant 'boundary, limit'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent a person's ambition or desired result. The use of 'goal' in sports to refer to scoring a point dates back to the 16th century. The term is widely used in various fields to denote a target or objective to be achieved.
See also: goalie, goalkeeper, goalless, goalpost, goals, goaltender.