Would-be (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adjective
  1. wishing or pretending to be: a would-be wit.
  2. intended to be: a would-be kindness.
noun
  1. a person who wishes or pretends to be something: Opera singers and would-bes should practice at least four hours a day.
adjective (prenominal)
  1. wanting or professing to be
  2. intended to be
noun
  1. a person who wants or professes to be something that he is not
  2. the person to whom one is is engaged to be married; fiancé or fiancée
Would-be (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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