English Explanatory Dictionary

would-be

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Attempting or desiring something.
  2. Unfulfilled; frustrated in realizing a goal, ambition, etc.
noun
  1. One who aspires to something.
  2. One's fiancé or fiancée.

Pronunciation

/ˈwʊd biː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-would-be.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-would-be.wav

Word forms

would-be would-bes

Synonyms

wannabe

Derived words

would-be bride
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