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goal
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- pronunciation:
- gol
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a result or end that a person wants and works for; aim or purpose.
Her goal is to become an animal doctor.
- synonyms:
- aim, ambition, aspiration, end, purpose, target
- similar words:
- destination, ideal, intent, object, objective, plan, prize
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| definition 2: |
the structure or area in certain sports into which a player must get a ball or puck in order to score.
- similar words:
- basket
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| definition 3: |
the points scored by getting a ball or puck into the goal.
Dustin scored two goals in the first period of the game.
- synonyms:
- score
- similar words:
- point
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| related words: |
dream, idea, mark, target |
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| derivation: |
goalless (adj.) |
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