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Meaning of goal
The primary meaning of the word "goal" is a person's objective or aim.
Etymology of goal
The word "goal" originated from Old English "gāl" meaning "boundary, limit" and is related to the Old Norse word "gāl" meaning " boundary, border"
Historically, the term "goal" was used to describe a physical boundary or a point marking the end of a race, and over time its meaning expanded to include abstract objectives and aims
Synonyms
Definitions
- The object of a person's ambition or effort
- * A point marking the end of a race or a stage in a journey
- * The score in a game, especially football or hockey
Usage Examples
- The company's goal is to increase profits by the end of the year
- * She set a goal to run a marathon before her 30th birthday
- * The team's goal is to win the championship title
Antonyms
failure
defeat
loss
setback
obstacle
hindrance
impediment
barrier
blockage
stoppage
cessation
termination
abandonment
relinquishment
surrender
abandonment
rejection
denial
refusal