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GOAL

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Goal.

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Goal - as a noun

The state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

Example: "The ends justify the means"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
end4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontent9mental object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

Example: "A crowd assembled at the finish"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
destination12finish12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
end4terminal10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
game equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A successful attempt at scoring

Example: "The winning goal came with less than a minute left to play"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
score7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Goal - as a verb

To score a goal.

Example Sentences

"Her ultimate goal is to become a successful entrepreneur."
"I have set a personal goal to run a marathon this year."
"The team celebrated their victory as they scored the winning goal."
"His main goal in life is to make a positive impact on the world."
"The company aims to achieve their sales goal by the end of the quarter."
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Word Game Points

Is GOAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, goal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GOAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is GOAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, goal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GOAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is GOAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, goal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GOAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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