adj
aspiring
adj
1
Hoping or working to become something, typically used before a profession or role.
"She's an aspiring novelist working on her first book."
"The workshop is aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs."
How to Use Aspiring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone actively working toward a goal or future role, but not there yet.
Common pairings
aspiring writer
aspiring actor
aspiring entrepreneur
Word Forms
aspirings plural
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