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prospect

[ˈprɑːspekt]

prospect Definition

  • 1the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
  • 2a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc.

Using prospect: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prospect" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    There is little prospect of an early resolution to the crisis.

  • Example

    He is a good prospect for the job.

  • Example

    The company is looking for new prospects in Asia.

  • Example

    She has high prospects for her future career.

prospect Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using prospect

  • bright prospects

    a positive outlook or expectation for the future

    Example

    The company has bright prospects for growth this year.

  • expected or likely to happen in the future

    Example

    A pay raise is in prospect for all employees next year.

  • prospects are looking up

    the situation is improving or becoming more favorable

    Example

    After a difficult year, the prospects are looking up for the business.

Phrases with prospect

  • the possibility or likelihood of something happening

    Example

    The prospect of a promotion kept him motivated.

  • the possibility or likelihood of finding or obtaining something

    Example

    The prospector was searching for gold in the mountains.

  • the possibility or likelihood of doing something

    Example

    The prospect of traveling to a foreign country excited her.

Origins of prospect

from Latin 'prospectus', meaning 'view, outlook'

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Summary: prospect in Brief

The term 'prospect' [ˈprɑːspekt] refers to the possibility or likelihood of future events or outcomes. It can also refer to a person seen as likely to succeed or as a potential customer. Examples include 'There is little prospect of an early resolution to the crisis.' and 'The company is looking for new prospects in Asia.' Idioms like 'bright prospects' denote a positive outlook, while 'in prospect' implies something expected in the future.

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