goal
/ɡɒʊl/
goal
📚 Meanings
- 1.
the result that a person or group aims to achieve.
"What is your main goal in life?"
- 2.
a purpose or objective.
"What is your main goal in life?"
- 3.
a score in sports.
"He scored the winning goal."
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My main goal is to finish this book.
My main goal is to finish this book.
We set a goal to save money for a new car.
We set a goal to save money for a new car.
Achieving this career goal will require hard work.
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Frequently asked about goal
How do you pronounce goal?
goal is pronounced [/ɡɒʊl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does goal mean?
goal means "goal". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is goal?
goal is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "My main goal is to finish this book." — used to mean "goal".
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