Goal

Meaning

the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports

an aim or desired result; a point scored in a game

Example Sentences

Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.

Her main goal is to become a doctor.

Example Expressions

set a goal

Synonyms

objective, target, aim, purpose, ambition

Entry 1

objective, target, aim, purpose

Entry 2

aim, target, objective, purpose, ambition

Antonyms

starting point, beginning, origin, aimlessness, purposelessness

Entry 1

starting point, beginning, origin, aimlessness

Entry 2

aimlessness, purposelessness

Collocations

life goal, career goal, achieve goal, set a goal, achieve a goal, reach a goal, score a goal

Entry 1

life goal, career goal, achieve goal

Entry 2

set a goal, achieve a goal, reach a goal, score a goal