Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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purpose | Yes | No | Yes | No |
goal | Yes | No | No | No |
purpose (noun) | goal (noun) |
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what something is used for | a successful attempt at scoring |
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose | game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points |
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it |
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) |
purpose (verb) | goal (verb) |
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reach a decision | |
propose or intend |