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goal

The correct spelling is goal.

How to pronounce goal

/ɡɒʊl/
noun

IPA: /ɡɒʊl/

Say it like: Goa-l

The correct spelling is goal. A result that one is attempting to achieve. For example: "My lifelong goal is to get into a Hollywood movie."

Usage Examples

My lifelong goal is to get into a Hollywood movie.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A result that one is attempting to achieve.
  2. 2.In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
  3. 3.The act of placing the object into the goal.
  4. 4.A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.
  5. 5.A noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb. The subject of a passive verb or the direct object of an active verb. Also called a patient, target, or undergoer.

verb

  1. 1.To score a goal.

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