goal is the dictionary form of goals Definition of goal
goal has definitions from the fields of sport,games
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[ noun ] the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

Synonyms

end

Examples

"the ends justify the means"

2
[ noun ] (sport) a successful attempt at scoring

Examples

"the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play"

3
[ noun ] (games) game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points
4
[ noun ] the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

Synonyms

finish destination

Examples

"a crowd assembled at the finish" "he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view"

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