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Definition goal in British English

goal noun

[countable] noun
/ɡəʊl/

▪ accomplish, achieve, attain, meet, pursue, reach, realize, set

1

something that you hope to achieve

Example

Our goal is to provide a good standard of medical care.

Example

the company's goal of employing as many women as men within five years

Example

You should set goals for yourself at the beginning of each school year.

Example

I haven't yet reached my goal of losing 2 stone.

Synonyms and related words
purpose role goal
2

the net or structure that you try to get the ball into in games such as football and basketball

Synonyms and related words
all-seater the area AstroTurf
2.1

the action of putting a ball into a goal

Example

Paul scored three goals in the game.

Example

Let's take another look at Italy's fantastic winning goal.

Synonyms and related words
a clean sheet aggregate all
2.2

the point or points that you score by putting a ball into a goal

Example

At half time, our team was losing three goals to one.

Synonyms and related words
a clean sheet aggregate all
Definition goal in British English