would-be — wanting or trying to be something but not yet successful or recognized as such
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: wanting or trying to be something but not yet successful or recognized as such
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwʊd bi/
Korean meaning: 되고자 하는, 자칭하는, 예비의
Korean pronunciation: **우**드 비
Example Sentences
- The would-be influencer posted 50 selfies but only got 3 likes from his mom.
- Every would-be chef thinks they can master French cuisine after watching one YouTube video.
- The would-be superhero wore his underwear outside his pants to the job interview.
would-be
ADJECTIVE//ˈwʊd bi//
wanting or trying to be something but not yet successful or recognized as such
wanting or trying to be something but not yet successful or recognized as such
A would-be star should believe they could!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
조건법 조동사 'would'와 동사 'be'가 결합하여 '~이 되고 싶어하는' 의미로 발전했습니다. 19세기부터 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The would-be influencer posted 50 selfies but only got 3 likes from his mom.”
“Every would-be chef thinks they can master French cuisine after watching one YouTube video.”
“The would-be superhero wore his underwear outside his pants to the job interview.”
“She dismissed him as just another would-be rock star.”
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