Complete Definition of "would-be"

English
Adjective
en-adj|pos=would-be|-
#attempting or desiring something
#* Would-be marines have to get through a rigorous examination
#unfulfilled of frustrated in realizing an ambition
#* Would-be film stars often become waitresses

See also
wannabe

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io:would-be
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zh:would-be

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