1. something that you hope to achieve
Usage: plural of goal
2. the area between two posts where players try to score in sports
Usage: plural of goal; sports
3. points scored in sports by getting the ball into the goal area
Usage: plural of goal; sports

Examples

• She set ambitious goals for her career.
• The team’s goals include winning the championship.
• He scored three goals in the soccer match.
• The hockey player defended both goals effectively.
• My fitness goals are to run a marathon.
• The company achieved all its quarterly goals.
• The goalkeeper protected the goals from shots.