Meaning Of The Word Ambition

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What's The Definition Of Ambition?

ambition
If you have an ambition to do or achieve something, you want very much to do it or achieve it.
uncountable noun: Ambition is the desire to be successful, rich, or powerful.

ambition in American English
a strong desire to gain a particular objective; specif., the drive to succeed, or to gain fame, power, wealth, etc.
to be ambitious for
noun: an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment
transitive verb: to seek after earnestly; aspire to

ambition in British English
noun: strong desire for success, achievement, or distinction

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