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goal

goal

 
 
pronunciation:
gol
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a result or end that a person wants and works for; aim or purpose.
Her goal is to become a doctor.
 
synonyms:
aim, purpose, target
similar words:
object, plan
definition 2: the area in certain sports into which a player must move a ball or other object in order to score.
The soccer player kicked the ball into the goal.
similar words:
basket
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derivation: goalless (adj.)
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