One who aspires to something.
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Attempting or desiring something.
Would-be marines have to get through a rigorous examination.
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Unfulfilled; frustrated in realizing a goal, ambition, etc.
As Tarzan’s heavy hand fell upon his shoulder the priest dropped his victim, and turned upon her would-be rescuer.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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