prospect

noun

UK /ˈprɒspekt/

Word Forms

singular	prospect
plural	prospects

1
countable/uncountable the possibility that something will happen, especially something good
prospect for:
The prospects for employment in the technology sector are especially good right now.
prospect of:
Doctors say there is little prospect of any improvement in his condition.
in prospect (=expected or being considered):
We have an exciting match in prospect.
Synonyms and related words
The possibility that something will happen
possibility
chance
probability
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with prospect
▪ attractive, bleak, bright, daunting, exciting, gloomy, grim, inviting, terrifying
2
singular something that you expect or know is going to happen in the future, or the thought of this
Spending a week at his cousin’s farm was an exciting prospect.
prospect of:
Her heart sank at the prospect of introducing him to her family.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to the future
future
potential
prospect
3

prospects
plural chances of success, especially in a job or career
Your employment prospects would be much better if you finished your degree.
Synonyms and related words
Opportunities
opportunity
chance
choice
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to jobs and work
a good/smart/clever career move
appointment
background
4
countable a person who has a good chance of success
Sean is one of our brightest young prospects.
Synonyms and related words
Successful person
success
achiever
success story
5
countable businessa possible or likely customer
She’s been on the phone all day calling various new prospects.
Synonyms and related words
Shoppers and customers
adopter
browser
buyer
6
countable usually singularformala view of a wide area of land or water, especially from a high place
From the hill we had an excellent prospect of the river valley below.
Synonyms and related words
Views and landscapes
view
scene
sight

prospect

noun

US /ˈprɑsˌpekt/

Word Forms

singular	prospect
plural	prospects

1
countable/uncountable the possibility that something will happen, especially something good
prospect for:
The prospects for employment in the technology sector are especially good right now.
prospect of:
Doctors say there is little prospect of any improvement in his condition.
in prospect (=expected or being considered):
We have an exciting game in prospect.
Synonyms and related words
The possibility that something will happen
possibility
chance
probability
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with prospect
▪ attractive, bleak, bright, daunting, exciting, gloomy, grim, inviting, terrifying
2
singular something that you expect or know is going to happen in the future, or the thought of this
Spending a week at his cousin’s ranch was an exciting prospect.
prospect of:
Her heart sank at the prospect of introducing him to her family.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to the future
future
potential
prospect
3

prospects
plural chances of success, especially in a job or career
Your employment prospects would be much better if you went to college.
Synonyms and related words
Opportunities
opportunity
chance
choice
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to jobs and work
a good/smart/clever career move
appointment
background
4
countable a person who has a good chance of success
Sean is one of our brightest young prospects.
Synonyms and related words
Successful person
success
achiever
high-flier
5
countable businessa possible or likely customer
She’s been on the phone all day calling various new prospects.
Synonyms and related words
Shoppers and customers
adopter
browser
buyer
6
countable usually singularformala view of a wide area of land or water, especially from a high place
From the hill we had an excellent prospect of the river valley below.
Synonyms and related words
Views and landscapes
view
scene
sight

prospect

verb intransitive

UK /prəˈspekt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	prospect
he/she/it	prospects
present participle	prospecting
past tense	prospected
past participle	prospected

1
to search for gold, oil, or another valuable substance
Synonyms and related words
Mining and quarrying
coal
coalface
coalfield

prospect

verb intransitive

US /prəˈspekt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	prospect
he/she/it	prospects
present participle	prospecting
past tense	prospected
past participle	prospected

1
to search for gold, oil, or another valuable substance
Synonyms and related words
Mining and quarrying
coal
coalface
coalfield

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