ambition
noun B2
Plain meaning
a strong desire to achieve something
Exam-register meaning
In exam writing, it can express a strong desire to achieve something in a clearer or more formal way.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned ambition as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines ambition in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear ambitionevidence of ambitionwidespread ambition
Watch out
Do not use “ambition” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.
Word family
ambitious (adjective)ambitiously (adverb)