Would–be Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
would–be
adjective
would–be
/ˈwʊdˈbiː/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of WOULD–BE
always used before a noun
— used to describe someone who hopes to be a particular person or type of person
- a would-be poet/writer [=a person who wants to be a poet/writer]
- a would-be hero
- tips for would-be mothers
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