Synonyms for goal
Definitions
- n. 1
To do with grammar The subject of a passive verb or the direct object of an active verb.
- n. 2
A result that one is attempting to achieve.
His goal is to become a YouTuber.
Related words
- Word family
- goal-directed goalhanger goalie goalless goalminder goal-oriented goaltend goaltender
- Phrases
- own goal field goal empty-net goal ghost goal goal area opening goal phantom goal self goal
- Is a kind of
- finish
Forms
- Plural
- goals → aims, purposes, targets, objectives…
Choose the right word
The mark is that at which one shoots; the goal, that toward which one runs. One whose aims are worthy, whose aspirations are high, whose designs are wise, and whose purposes are steadfast, may hope to reach the goal of his ambition, and will surely win some object worthy of a life's endeavor.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- purpose What is the main purpose of your studying English?
- target He picked up the rifle and aimed it at the target.
- aim I aim to address any misconceptions he might have.
- objective You seem to have lost sight of original objective.
- meaning He explained the literal meaning of the sentences.
- task The accomplishment of the task took several years.
By length
- 3 letters
- end1, aim1
- 4 letters
- mark1, task1
- 5 letters
- cause1
- 6 letters
- design2, finish2, target2, object2
- 7 letters
- purpose2, meaning2, patient2
- 8 letters
- ambition3
- 9 letters
- objective3, intention3, undergoer
- 10 letters
- aspiration4
- 11 letters
- destination4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (design2 = 2 syllables).