goals
[C/U] Both
pl: goalspast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: nullsup: null
This word carries a strong sense of intentionality and forward momentum. It is frequently used in professional, athletic, and self-improvement contexts to describe a target that requires effort and strategy to reach. It differs from a wish or a dream by implying a structured plan of action. In a sporting context, the word shifts from an abstract ambition to a concrete physical object. The transition from the psychological meaning to the physical meaning reflects the shared concept of a target that must be reached to achieve victory.
Countable when referring to specific targets or the physical nets on a field. Uncountable when discussing the general concept of having ambition or purpose in life.