goal

UK /ɡəʊl/ US /ɡɐʉl/
noun 5verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A result that one is attempting to achieve.

My lifelong goal is to get into a Hollywood movie.

His goal is to become a YouTuber.

2

In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.

The racers are approaching the goal.

fans behind the goal

3

The act of placing the object into the goal.

miss a goal

concede a goal

4

A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.

score a goal

The former Forest man, who passed a late fitness test, appeared to use Guy Moussi for leverage before nodding in David Fox's free-kick at the far post - his 22nd goal of the season.

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

To score a goal.

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