How to Use "Goal" with Example Sentences

goal (n): in sports, the area where a ball is hit or kicked for points; something that you try to achieve

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Used with adjectives:

"The ball was kicked into the open goal."
(open)

"He scored the winning goal."
(winning)

"They won on a penalty goal."
(penalty, field)

"They are discussing their immediate goals."
(immediate, short-term, long-term, ultimate)

"His main goal is to get elected."
(main, primary)

"The company has clear goals."
(clear, specific)

"He has ambitious goals."
(ambitious, modest, achievable, realistic, unrealistic)

"They are united by common goals."
(common)

"Her personal goals are his priority right now."
(personal, political)

Used with verbs:

"She scored three goals."
(scored, made, got)

"They kicked a field goal."
(kicked)

"They gave up too many goals tonight."
(gave up, let in)

"She has realistic goals."
(has)

"They share a common goal."
(share)

"They need to define their goals."
(define, establish, set)

"How do you plan to reach your goal?"
(reach, meet, achieve, attain)

"He is actively pursuing his goals."
(pursuing, striving for, working towards)

Used with prepositions:

"He's in goal tonight."
(in)

"They scored three goals against their rival."
(against)

"This was his first goal for the new team."
(for)

"A late goal from the soccer star tied the game."
(from, by)

"They have a shared goal of reducing world hunger."
(of)