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ambition
What does ambition mean?
ambition (noun): an object of an ardent desire.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use ambition in a sentence?
- My ambition is to own a helicopter. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Where does ambition come from?
From Middle English ambicioun, from Old French ambition.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of ambition?
Words related to ambition
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “ambition” mean?
an object of an ardent desire
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a way of conceiving something
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a social unit living together
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accepted or habitual practice
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Which word is closest in meaning to “ambition”?
department
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population
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collection
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aspiration
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