goal
gb/ɡˈoʊl/ us/ɡˈoʊl/
A2
Ingles
~ 1000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A2
entity
1
An aim or desired result
Something you want to do or get.
Padron ng paggamit:
to have/set/reach/achieve [a goal]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'goal' with 'purpose' or 'reason', but 'goal' usually refers to a specific result you want to achieve, not the reason for doing something.
Mga kasingkahulugan
aim (Slightly more formal; often used for intentions or purposes.)
|
objective (More formal and often used in business or planning contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
failure (The state of not achieving the intended result.)
Mga kolokasyon
set a goal
|achieve a goal
|reach a goal
|long-term goal
|main goal
Mga tema
personal development
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
|education
Mga Halimbawa
- Her main goal this year is to learn Spanish.
- We set a goal to reduce waste by 20%.
- He finally reached his goal of running a marathon.
- The project failed to meet its goals.
- Having clear goals can help you stay motivated.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My goal is to read one book every month.
- He has a goal to travel to Japan.
- We have a big goal for our team.
- Her goal is to be a doctor.
Pangngalan
A2
entity
2
A point scored in certain sports
When you put the ball into the other team's net and score points.
Padron ng paggamit:
to score [a goal]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'goal' (the score) with 'goalpost' (the physical structure).
Mga kasingkahulugan
score (General term for gaining points, not limited to goals.)
Mga kasalungat
miss (Failing to score when attempting a goal.)
Mga kolokasyon
score a goal
|concede a goal
|winning goal
|own goal
Mga tema
sports
Mga Halimbawa
- He scored the winning goal in the last minute.
- The team celebrated after their first goal.
- They conceded two goals in the first half.
- She kicked the ball straight into the goal.
- The goalkeeper saved three goals during the match.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He scored a goal in the game.
- They want to make many goals.
- She ran fast and made a goal.
- The team got two goals today.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
3
The net or posts where points are scored
The net or space where you must put the ball to get points in some games.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the idea of an aim or target, especially in sports discussions.
Mga kasingkahulugan
net (Informal term often used in soccer and hockey for the scoring structure.)
Mga kolokasyon
defend the goal
|stand in goal
|goal area
Mga tema
sports
Mga Halimbawa
- The goalkeeper stood in front of the goal.
- They painted new lines around the goal area.
- He hit the post instead of sending the ball into the goal.
- Spectators cheered as the ball flew into the empty goal.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The ball went into the goal.
- He stands in front of the goal.
- The goal is big and has a net.
- She kicked the ball toward the goal.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
goal
IPA
GB/ɡˈoʊl/
US/ɡˈoʊl/
Mga pantig at diin
goal (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (goal)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: goal
- Plural: goals
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
goals
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
goalless
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
own goal
1/ˈoʊn ɡˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
A point scored against your own team by mistake
When you accidentally put the ball into your own team's net and give points to the other team.
Mga Halimbawa
- He was embarrassed after scoring an own goal.
- The match changed when they gave away an own goal.
reach your goal
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ jˈʊɹ ɡˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
To achieve something you planned for
To do something you wanted and planned for.
Mga Halimbawa
- After years of study, she reached her goal of becoming a doctor.
- He worked hard and finally reached his goals.
score a goal
1/skˈɔɹ ə ɡˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
To successfully send a ball/puck into opponent's net
To get a point by putting the ball into the other team's net in a game.
Mga Halimbawa
- She scored a goal in the first half.
- They need to score one more goal to win.
set a goal
1/sˈɛt ə ɡˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
To decide on something to achieve later
To choose something you want to do or get later.
Mga Halimbawa
- I set a goal to run 5 km every week.
- We should set clear goals for this project.