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An aspiration is a a desire or ambition for which someone is motivated to work very hard. (noun)
An example of an aspiration is to be a famous singer.
An aspiration is the act of having motivation. (noun)
An example of someone exhibiting aspiration to be a famous singer is someone practicing and taking lessons daily.
Aspiration is the act of inhaling. (noun)
An example of aspiration is breathing.
Aspiration is the act of getting rid of something from the body. (noun)
An example of aspiration is removal of tissue for biopsy.
Aspiration is the release of air after pronouncing a consonant. (noun)
An example of aspiration is the air release after pronouncing the p in pie.
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