prospect

noun
UK: /ˈprɒspekt/
US: /ˈprɑːspekt/

  1. The possibility or likelihood of something happening in the future.

    1. There's a good prospect of rain tomorrow.
    2. The prospect of a new job excites her, given her current role challenges.

  2. A person who is likely to be successful or suitable, especially in business or sports.

    1. He's a promising prospect for the team.
    2. The company views her as a top prospect, given her extensive experience.

  3. A view, especially of scenery.

    1. The hotel has a lovely prospect of the sea.
    2. From the hilltop, the prospect of the valley was breathtaking in its beauty.

Synonyms

outlook view explore candidate potential chance search hope possibility
prospect verb

  1. To search or explore for mineral deposits or resources.

    1. They plan to prospect for gold in the river.
    2. The company intends to prospect the area, seeking new sources of lithium.

  2. To look forward to something; to have something in mind.

    1. I prospect to see my family soon.
    2. We prospect to increase our profits, using innovative strategies effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prospect" in English means: The possibility or likelihood of something happening in the future., A person who is likely to be successful or suitable, especially in business or sports., A view, especially of scenery..

The phonetic transcription of "prospect" is /ˈprɒspekt/ in British English and /ˈprɑːspekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prospect": outlook, view, explore, candidate, potential, chance, search, hope, possibility.

Example usage of "prospect": "There's a good prospect of rain tomorrow.". More examples on the page.