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prospect

/ˈpɹɑspɛkt/noun, verb2 syllables

Prospect means: the visual percept of a region.

Synonyms for prospect12

noun, as in the visual percept of a region

noun, as in belief about (or mental picture of) the future

noun, as in a prediction of the course of a disease

prognosis, medical prognosis

noun, as in the possibility of future success

noun, as in someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

also used for prospect

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What does prospect mean?7

noun

1

the visual percept of a region“the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views”

2

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

3

a prediction of the course of a disease

4

the possibility of future success“his prospects as a writer are excellent”

5

someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

verb

1

search for something desirable“prospect a job”

2

explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Prospect in a sentence

  • No peril daunts her, no prospect of fatigue or discomfort disheartens or repels her.Cangarejo
  • The prospect of famine hangs over many areas of the world.fishda
  • I am excited at the prospect of seeing her.CK
  • A bride is a woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her.carlosalberto
  • His confidence waned as he faced the prospect of deep financial strain.Nuel
  • The idea that this country might become linguistically homogeneous is a depressing prospect.mailohilohi
  • The idea that this region might become linguistically homogeneous is a depressing prospect.mailohilohi
  • They now face the prospect of having to wear a cycling helmet by law.rayshih715

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of prospect

as a noun

plural
prospects

as a verb

past tense
prospected
present participle
prospecting
third-person singular
prospects
past participle
prospected