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- [gohl]
- /goʊl/
- /ˈɡəʊl lɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gohl]
- /goʊl/
Definitions of goalless word
- noun goalless the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. 1
- noun goalless the terminal point in a race. 1
- noun goalless a pole, line, or other marker by which such a point is indicated. 1
- noun goalless an area, basket, cage, or other object or structure toward or into which players of various games attempt to throw, carry, kick, hit, or drive a ball, puck, etc., to score a point or points. 1
- noun goalless the act of throwing, carrying, kicking, driving, etc., a ball or puck into such an area or object. 1
- noun goalless the score made by this act. 1
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Origin of goalless
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English gol boundary, limit; compare Old English gǣlan to hinder, impede
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Parts of speech for Goalless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
goalless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
goalless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for goalless
adv goalless
- aimless — A person or activity that is aimless has no clear purpose or plan.
- purposeless — having no purpose or apparent meaning.
- directionless — the act or an instance of directing.
adj goalless
- random — proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern: the random selection of numbers.
- indiscriminate — not discriminating; lacking in care, judgment, selectivity, etc.: indiscriminate in one's friendships.
- haphazard — characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
- desultory — Something that is desultory is done in an unplanned and disorganized way, and without enthusiasm.
- pointless — without a point: a pointless pen.
adjective goalless
- erratic — Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- useless — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
- designless — without a design, unplanned
- empty — A container (esp. a bottle or glass) left empty of its contents.
Antonyms for goalless
adv goalless
- anchored — any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
- stable — a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.
- determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- purposeful — having a purpose.
- on target — that is or may be a target or goal: The target group consisted of college graduates who earned more than $50,000 a year.
adj goalless
- methodical — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- systematic — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- directed — proceeding in a straight line or by the shortest course; straight; undeviating; not oblique: a direct route.
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