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Goal: Definition, Usage & Examples Explained (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：aim or objective (goal)

goal 🔊

/ɡəʊl/

Something you want to achieve in the future, like a destination you are trying to reach.

Goal definition illustrated by a person writing a language learning goal on a whiteboard.

aim or objective 🔊

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/eɪm ɔːr əbˈdʒektɪv/

A desired result that one plans and commits to achieve.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Middle English 'gol', meaning a boundary or limit.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a GOAL as the Golden Objective At the end of your Life's journey.

📖 Example

Her main goal this year is to improve her public speaking skills by joining a debate club. 🔊 Her primary aim this year is to enhance her public speaking abilities through participation in a debate club.

🔗 Collocations

set a goal – to establish an objective to work towards

achieve a goal – to successfully reach an objective

long-term goal – an objective intended to be achieved far in the future

🔄 Synonyms

aim (n.) – A general direction or purpose one intends to achieve.

objective (n.) – A specific, measurable result that one strives to attain.

target (n.) – A precise result one aims to hit, often with a measurable standard.

🚫 Antonyms

aimlessness (n.) – The state of having no clear goals or purpose.

🌱 Derivatives

goal-oriented (adj.) – Focused on achieving specific objectives.

📖 Cultural Story

Originally a term in racing for a fixed landmark marking the finish line, its use expanded in the 16th century to metaphorically represent an objective or destination in life. In modern culture, 'goal-setting' is a cornerstone of business management and personal development frameworks.

Meaning 2：score (in sports) (goal)

goal 🔊

/ɡəʊl/

The point scored in games like soccer or hockey when the ball is put into the net.

Goal in sports: a soccer ball scoring by crossing the goal line into the net.

score (in sports) 🔊

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/skɔːr ɪn spɔːrts/

The act of sending a ball or puck into a designated area to earn points in a game.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The crowd erupted in cheers when he scored the winning goal in the final minute of the match. 🔊 The audience burst into loud applause when he made the decisive score in the last minute of the game.

🔗 Collocations

score a goal – to successfully send the ball into the net to earn a point

winning goal – the score that decides the outcome of the match

goal line – the boundary line that defines the entrance to the goal

🔄 Synonyms

score (n.) – A point or points earned in a game or sport.

point (n.) – A unit of scoring in various sports and games.

touchdown (n.) – The specific act of scoring in American football by entering the end zone with the ball.

🚫 Antonyms

save (n.) – A defensive play that prevents the opposing team from scoring a goal.

miss (n.) – A failed attempt to score a goal.