What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
goalpost
Example
The ball hit the goalpost and bounced back into play. [goalpost: noun]
Example
The goalkeeper stood between the two goalposts, ready to defend his team's goal. [goalposts: plural noun]
upright
Example
The kicker aimed for the upright and successfully scored a field goal. [upright: noun]
Example
The flagpole stood upright in the center of the courtyard. [upright: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Goalpost is more commonly used than upright in everyday language, especially in soccer and football contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between goalpost and upright?
Upright has a more technical and formal connotation than goalpost, which is a more neutral term.
