would-be

Speech parts

1. would-be - Noun

2. would-be - Adjective

3. would-be - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Desiring or professing to be; vainly pretending to be; as, a would-be poet.

Alternative names

would be

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Examples

According to a random survey, most would-be Saudis come from the Subcontinent and Arab countries. citation Many Arabs from nearby countries are employed in the kingdom. Source: Internet

A failed dump-in led to a fast counterattack, but Samorukov’s equally fast reaction and retreat enabled him to contain the would-be jailbreak to the outside. Source: Internet

After would-be fatal incidents, the Doctor simply regenerates in a new biological form with a slightly different personality. Source: Internet

And war is no toy for would-be despots to play with whenever they feel like it. Source: Internet

An overwhelming majority of citizens need to view these would-be extra-partisan defenders of the public good as possessing legitimacy to serve in that role, rendering judgment in the name of the entire political community. Source: Internet

Before the game begins, we are told that Julie has previously killed a tyrant and "would-be God" named Lord Tyler (during the events of Heavy Metal 2000 ), and brought the remnant of her people to a planet called Eden. Source: Internet

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