Goal - English meaning

ɡəʊl

Goal – definitions in English dictionary

noun
(in soccer, rugby, hockey, and some other games) a pair of posts linked by a crossbar and typically with a net between, forming a space into or over which the ball has to be sent in order to score.
Usage examples:
Mr foxley said there were still some problems with organising the event including installing a set …
noun
The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.
Usage examples:
He achieved his goal of becoming king of england
Synonims:
AimObjectiveObjectGrailHoly grailEndTargetDesignDesireDesired resultIntentionIntentPlanPurposeIdeaPointObject of the exerciseAmbitionAspirationWishDreamHopeResolveRaiso

noun
An area on a playing field, that usually has two posts with a net fixed behind them, where players try to send the ball in order to score in sports such as football and hockey
Usage examples:
Into the goal black headed the ball into the goal., towards the goal she won the ball and ran towar…

noun
A point scored in some sports, such as football and hockey, when a player gets the ball into this area
Usage examples:
Brazil won by three goals to one., score a goal only one goal was scored in the entire match.

noun
To be the player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring goals
Usage examples:
Who is playing in goal for milan this evening?

noun
To be the player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring goals
Usage examples:
He used to keep goal for wimbledon., roberts kept goal in the absence of the injured ali matthews.

noun
A goal area that has been left without any defenders
Usage examples:
Young rolled the ball across the six-yard box for rooney to tap the ball into the open goal.

noun
An aim or purpose
Usage examples:
Our goal is for the country to be fully independent within two years., they have set themselves a s…

Goal translation into English

Goal: translate from English into Chinese

目标, 目的, 球门, 意图, 篮, 意愿

Goal: translate from English into Dutch

Doel, Doelpunt, Doelstelling, Goal, Doelwit, Eindpaal, Honk, Bestemming, Wit

Goal: translate from English into French

Objectif, But, Ambition, Dessein, Marquer un but

Goal: translate from English into German

Tor, Ziel, Goal, Treffer, Torschuss, Kasten

Goal: translate from English into Hindi

लक्ष्य, उद्देश्य, अन्त, पहुंच, सीमा, निमित्त, दौड़ का छोर, ध्येय, लक्ष्रय, गंतव्य, मंजिल

Goal: translate from English into Italian

Obiettivo, Scopo, Porta, Meta, Goal, Rete, Traguardo, Mira

Goal: translate from English into Korean

목표, 골, 목적지, 결승점, 결승표, 결승점으로 향하다, 목표로 향하다

Goal: translate from English into Russian

Цель, Гол, Задача, Ворота, Финиш, Мета, Место назначения

Goal: translate from English into Spanish

Meta, Objetivo, Gol, Portería, Fin, Objeto, Ambición, Centro

Word origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘limit, boundary’): of unknown origin.

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Goal synonims

aim

eɪm

verb
Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.
Usage examples:
Aim the camcorder at some suitable object

noun
A purpose or intention; a desired outcome.
Usage examples:
Our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline

abbreviation
Alternative investment market (a subsidiary market of the london stock exchange that allows small companies to be traded without the expense of a full market listing).

Aim - all meanings in English

ambition

æmˈbɪʃ.ən

noun
A strong desire to do or achieve something.
Usage examples:
Her ambition was to become a pilot

noun
A strong wish to achieve something
Usage examples:
[ + to infinitive ] his ambition is ultimately to run his own business., he has already achieved hi…

noun
A strong wish to be successful, powerful, rich, etc.
Usage examples:
She has a lot of ambition.

Ambition - all meanings in English

aspiration

ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

noun
A hope or ambition of achieving something.
Usage examples:
The needs and aspirations of the people

A cherished desire

noun
Something that you hope to achieve
Usage examples:
I've never had any political aspirations., it's a story about the lives and aspirations of poor iri…

Aspiration - all meanings in English

design

dɪˈzaɪn

noun
A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made.
Usage examples:
He has just unveiled his design for the new museum

verb
Decide upon the look and functioning of (a building, garment, or other object), by making a detailed drawing of it.
Usage examples:
A number of architectural students were designing a factory

verb
The act of working out the form of something

Design - all meanings in English

desire

dɪˈzaɪər

noun
A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
Usage examples:
He resisted public desires for choice in education

verb
Strongly wish for or want (something).
Usage examples:
He never achieved the status he so desired

noun
A strong feeling of wanting something, or something you want
Usage examples:
[ u ] he claims to have no desire for wealth., [ c ] she expressed a desire to speak with her attor…

Desire - all meanings in English

dream

driːm

noun
A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.
Usage examples:
I had a recurrent dream about falling from great heights

verb
Experience dreams during sleep.
Usage examples:
I dreamed about her last night

noun
The activities, images, and feelings experienced by the mind during sleep
Usage examples:
In the dream i had last night, someone was chasing me, but i didn’t know who it was., it was his dr…

Dream - all meanings in English

end

noun
A final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story.
Usage examples:
The end of the year

verb
Come or bring to a final point; finish.
Usage examples:
When the war ended, policy changed

suffix
Denoting a person or thing to be treated in a specified way.
Usage examples:
Dividend

End - all meanings in English

grail

ˈɡreɪl

noun
(in medieval legend) the cup or platter used by christ at the last supper, and in which joseph of arimathea received christ's blood at the cross. quests for it undertaken by medieval knights are described in versions of the arthurian legends written from the early 13th century onward.
Usage examples:
Late in the twelfth century stories of the holy grail began to be written in france.

noun
A holy grail

noun
The cup believed to have been used by jesus christ at the meal before his death
Usage examples:
King arthur's knights gawain, lancelot, and galahad were among those said to pursue the grail., the…

Grail - all meanings in English

hope

həʊp

noun
A feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.
Usage examples:
He looked through her belongings in the hope of coming across some information

verb
Want something to happen or be the case.
Usage examples:
He's hoping for an offer of compensation

noun
The feeling that something desired can be had or will happen
Usage examples:
[ u ] we never entirely gave up hope., [ u ] this research offers hope of developing better ways to…

Hope - all meanings in English

idea

aɪˈdɪə

noun
A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.
Usage examples:
The idea of linking pay to performance has caught on

noun
A suggestion or plan for doing something
Usage examples:
Have an idea i've had an idea - why don't we go to the coast?, good idea "let's go swimming." "that…

noun
An understanding, thought, or picture in your mind
Usage examples:
Have any idea of do you have any idea of what he looks like?, give someone an idea of something can…

Idea - all meanings in English

intent

ɪnˈtent

noun
Intention or purpose.
Usage examples:
With alarm she realized his intent

adjective
Determined to do (something).
Usage examples:
The government was intent on achieving greater efficiency

adjective
Giving all your attention to something
Usage examples:
An intent stare, she had an intent look on her face.

Intent - all meanings in English

intention

ɪnˈten.ʃən

noun
A thing intended; an aim or plan.
Usage examples:
She was full of good intentions

noun
Something that you want and plan to do; an aim
Usage examples:
[ u ] i have no intention of selling this house., [ c ] he had good intentions (= he meant to be ki…

noun
Something that you want and plan to do
Usage examples:
[ + to infinitive ] it wasn't my intention to exclude her from the list - i just forgot her., inten…

Intention - all meanings in English

object

noun
A material thing that can be seen and touched.
Usage examples:
He was dragging a large object

verb
Say something to express one's opposition to or disagreement with something.
Usage examples:
Residents object to the volume of traffic

noun
A thing that can be seen, held, or touched, usually not a living thing
Usage examples:
Distant objects look blurry to me., the object of the game of chess is to checkmate your opponent.,…

Object - all meanings in English

object of the exercise

phrase
The result that is wanted from an activity
Usage examples:
In today's session, the object of the exercise is to improve your interpersonal skills., the object…

Object of the exercise - all meanings in English

objective

adjective
(of a person or their judgement) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
Usage examples:
Historians try to be objective and impartial

noun
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Usage examples:
The system has achieved its objective

adjective
Not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings; fair or real
Usage examples:
An objective opinion, long-term objectives, his main objective this semester is to improve his grad…

Objective - all meanings in English

plan

plæn

noun
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Usage examples:
The un peace plan

verb
Decide on and make arrangements for in advance.
Usage examples:
They were planning a trip to egypt

verb
A series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved

Plan - all meanings in English

point

noun
The tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object.
Usage examples:
The point of his dagger

verb
A fielding position on the off side near the batsman.

Point - all meanings in English

purpose

noun
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
Usage examples:
The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee

verb
Have as one's intention or objective.
Usage examples:
God has allowed suffering, even purposed it

Purpose - all meanings in English

resolve

verb
Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).
Usage examples:
The firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days

noun
Firm determination to do something.
Usage examples:
She received information that strengthened her resolve

verb
Find a solution or answer

Resolve - all meanings in English

target

noun
A person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack.
Usage examples:
The airport terminal was the target of a bomb

verb
Select as an object of attention or attack.
Usage examples:
Two men were targeted by the attackers

verb
A reference point to shoot at

Target - all meanings in English

wish

verb
Feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen.
Usage examples:
We wished for peace

noun
A desire or hope for something to happen.
Usage examples:
The union has reiterated its wish for an agreement

Wish - all meanings in English

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