The star player scored the winning goal.
The star player scored the winning goal.
English
score
skɔr
Meaning: to earn points, a goal, etc.
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | score |
| 3rd person singular present | scores |
| Present participle | scoring |
| Past | scored |
| Will future | will score |
| Going-to future | going to score |
| Imperative negative | don't score / do not score |
Example sentences
She scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.
She scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.
The crowd cheered enthusiastically when the team scored a goal.
The crowd cheered enthusiastically when the team scored a goal.
He dummied the defender and scored a goal.
He dummied the defender and scored a goal.
Usage Notes
Used in sports and games when a player or team earns points. In this context, it is a transitive verb meaning to achieve a goal.
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