Words Like GOAL

We have put together a list of words that are similar to GOAL.

18 Alternative Words Similar to goal

1 End Noun      Synonym Words Like End
2 Finish Noun      Synonym Words Like Finish
3 Destination Noun      Synonym Words Like Destination
4 Content Noun      Synonym Words Like Content
5 Score Noun      Synonym Words Like Score
6 Terminal Noun      Hypernym Words Like Terminal
7 Terminus Noun      Hyponym Words Like Terminus
8 Objective Noun      Hyponym Words Like Objective
9 Intention Noun      Hyponym Words Like Intention
10 Purpose Noun      Hyponym Words Like Purpose
11 Object Noun      Hyponym Words Like Object
12 Intent Noun      Hyponym Words Like Intent
13 Bourn Noun      Hyponym Words Like Bourn
14 Aim Noun      Hyponym Words Like Aim
15 Target Noun      Hyponym Words Like Target
16 Bourne Noun      Hyponym Words Like Bourne
17 Design Noun      Hyponym Words Like Design
18 Net Noun      Hyponym Words Like Net

2 examples of goal

1 to score a goal
2 he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view

10 definitions of goal

1 The mark set to bound a race, and to or around which the constestants run, or from which they start to return to it again; the place at which a race or a journey is to end.
2 The final purpose or aim; the end to which a design tends, or which a person aims to reach or attain.
3 The act or instance of propelling the ball or puck into or through the goal{3}, thus scoring points.
4 a successful attempt at scoring
5 the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
6 the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
7 game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points
8 The purpose toward which an endeavor is directed; an objective. See Synonyms at intention.
9 Sports The finish line of a race.
10 Sports A specified structure or zone into or over which players endeavor to advance a ball or puck.
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