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goals

|goals|

B1

🇺🇸

/ɡoʊlz/

🇬🇧

/ɡəʊlz/

(goal)

aim or target

Base FormPlural
goalgoals
Etymology
Etymology Information

'goal' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'gol', where it meant 'boundary or limit'.

Historical Evolution

'gol' transformed into the modern English word 'goal'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'boundary or limit', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'objective or target'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the plural form of 'goal', referring to objectives or desired outcomes.

The team set ambitious goals for the year.

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Noun 2

the plural form of 'goal', referring to the points scored in a game.

He scored three goals in the match.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39