Ambition meaning

What does “ambition” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“ambition” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a cherished desire.

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

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University