ambition (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪʃən/
Definition
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Examples
His ambition was to travel the world and write a book about his experiences.
Despite facing many obstacles, her ambition never wavered.
Many young people today have great ambition to start their own businesses.
How to Use ambition
- ambition to do something (prepositional phrase)
- A strong desire to achieve a particular goal. — "She has the ambition to become a doctor."
- ambition for something (prepositional phrase)
- A strong desire for a specific outcome or position. — "He has a great ambition for success in his career."
- great ambition (collocation)
- A very strong desire to achieve something significant. — "She was known for her great ambition from a young age."
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