The dream
Example: The dream motivates him to pursue ambitious goals
Definition
"The dream" refers to a cherished aspiration or strongly desired goal that motivates a person to take action, often inspiring ambition and hope for achieving something meaningful or significant in life.
Etymology
The phrase "the dream" comes from Old English "drēam," meaning joy or music, which evolved to describe visions during sleep. Over time, it expanded to signify hopes and aspirations. Did you know? The figurative use as ambitions likely grew popular in the early 20th century.
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"The dream" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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