goal

Elementary

/ɡoʊl/

noun
Something you aim to achieve

goal in a sentence

  • “Her goal is to become a doctor.”
  • “He set a goal for himself of exercising at least three times a week.”
  • “Her primary goal is to get a college degree.”
  • “She pursued her goal of starting her own business.”

What does “goal” mean?

goal (noun) means something you aim to achieve. It is pronounced /ɡoʊl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "goal" mean?
goal (noun) means: Something you aim to achieve
How do you pronounce "goal"?
"goal" is pronounced /ɡoʊl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "goal" in a sentence?
Here is "goal" used in a sentence: Her goal is to become a doctor.

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