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Ambition Definition & Meaning

ambition
noun
  1. a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"
  2. a strong drive for success
verb
  1. have as one's ambition

"Ambition" in song lyrics

See how ambition is used in real songs:

  • "To make a lot of money is my main ambition"
    2 Live Crew — Here I Come
  • "To change the world and now its my ambition"
    A.B.G — Here We Come
  • "The fine chicken, the grind in my ambition"
    Tha Beggas — Appleseeds

Usage tips for "ambition"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ambition mean?
a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business" a strong drive for success have as one's ambition
What part of speech is ambition?
Ambition is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does ambition have?
Ambition has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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