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• noun (Context 1)
The desired result, achievement, or destination toward which effort and planning are directed; an aim or objective.
Usage Example
"Her primary objective for the year was to improve her fluency in Spanish."
Strongest
objective
aim
Strong
target
ambition
purpose
• noun (Context 2)
An instance of successfully scoring points in a game by sending the ball or puck into the designated scoring area.
Usage Example
"The team celebrated wildly after scoring the winning score in the final minutes of the match."
Strong
score
Weak
point
• noun (Context 3)
A physical structure, typically consisting of two posts and a crossbar often fitted with a net, into or over which players must hit a ball or puck to score in various sports.
Usage Example
"The striker kicked the ball perfectly into the top corner of the net."
Strong
net
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Goal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/goal