ambition
/æmˈbɪʃən/
English B2 · Upper-intermediatenounWork
ambition (noun) means a strong wish to achieve success or power.
Persian: جاهطلبی، آرزو
Meaning of ambition
| Word | ambition |
|---|---|
| Definition | a strong wish to achieve success or power |
| Persian | جاهطلبی، آرزو |
| Pronunciation | /æmˈbɪʃən/ |
| Part of speech | noun |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
Her ambition is to become a surgeon.
آرزوی او جراح شدن است.
Word forms of ambition
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| noun | ambition |
| adjective | ambitious |
Synonyms of ambition
aspiration, goal
Common phrases with ambition
- a lifelong ambition
- political ambition
- fulfil an ambition
Related English words
accomplishto succeed in doing or completing something · B2availableable to be used, bought or reached · B2efficientworking well without wasting time, money or energy · B2implementto start using a plan, system or idea · B2achieveto succeed in reaching a goal by effort · B1challengesomething difficult that tests your ability · B1experienceknowledge or skill from doing something; something that happens to you · B1journalista person who writes news for newspapers, TV or websites · B1
Questions about ambition
What does ambition mean?
ambition (noun) means a strong wish to achieve success or power.
What is the Persian meaning of ambition?
ambition means جاهطلبی، آرزو in Persian.
What level is the word ambition?
ambition is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for ambition?
Words close in meaning to ambition include aspiration, goal.
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