Goal
Noun
UK
/ɡəʊl/
US
/ɡoʊl/
Definition
Something you want to achieve, or the point scored in a game.
Example
"Her goal is to learn English."
"Setting a clear goal helps you stay focused and motivated every day."
"He scored the winning goal in the football match last night."
Explanation
A goal is something you want to achieve or reach. For example, her goal is to become a doctor. In sports, a goal also means scoring points by putting the ball into a net or target. For example, he scored a goal in the football match. Goals help people stay focused and work hard. They can be short-term (like finishing homework) or long-term (like learning a skill).