Mission

Meaning

An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal

an important assignment or task, often with a specific purpose

Example Sentences

The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.

The astronauts were on a mission to explore Mars.

Example Expressions

mission accomplished

Synonyms

task, assignment, objective, goal, duty, operation, purpose

Entry 1

task, assignment, objective, goal

Entry 2

task, assignment, duty, operation, purpose

Antonyms

aimlessness, purposelessness, idleness, inaction

Entry 1

aimlessness, purposelessness

Entry 2

idleness, inaction

Collocations

space mission, rescue mission, secret mission, military mission, diplomatic mission, mission statement

Entry 1

space mission, rescue mission, secret mission, military mission

Entry 2

space mission, secret mission, diplomatic mission, mission statement