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ambitious

/æm'biʃəs/
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Word: Ambitious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "ambitious" describes a strong desire to achieve something, often requiring a lot of effort and determination. It can also refer to plans or goals that are challenging and require full use of your abilities or resources.

Usage Instructions: - Use "ambitious" to describe a person who wants to succeed or accomplish big things. - You can also use it to talk about goals or plans that are difficult but important.

Examples: 1. Sarah is very ambitious; she wants to start her own business and become a CEO one day. 2. The project was ambitious, aiming to complete a new bridge in just six months.

Advanced Usage: - You might say someone has "ambitious goals" if their aims are very high and require a lot of work. - You can also refer to "ambitious projects" in a work or study context, indicating that the tasks are demanding and require significant effort.

Word Variants: - Ambition (noun): The desire to achieve something, which can be either positive or negative depending on the context. (Example: His ambition led him to work long hours.) - Ambitiously (adverb): In a way that shows a strong desire to succeed. (Example: She ambitiously pursued her career goals.)

Different Meaning:While "ambitious" usually has a positive connotation, it can sometimes imply that someone is overly eager to succeed, possibly leading to negative behavior (like being ruthless in business).

Synonyms: - Aspiring - Driven - Determined - Eager - Goal-oriented

Idioms: - "Climbing the corporate ladder" – this phrase means to advance in one's career, often associated with being ambitious.

Phrasal Verbs:While there are no direct phrasal verbs for "ambitious," you might use phrases like "aim for" or "strive for" when talking about ambitious goals.

Adjective
  1. requiring full use of your abilities or resources
    • ambitious schedule
    • performed the most challenging task without a mistake
  2. having a strong desire for success or achievement

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