prospect
/ˈpɹɑspɛkt/noun, verb2 syllables
Prospect means: the visual percept of a region.
Synonyms for prospect12
noun, as in belief about (or mental picture of) the future
noun, as in a prediction of the course of a disease
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.)
What does prospect mean?7
noun
the visual percept of a region“the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views”
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
a prediction of the course of a disease
the possibility of future success“his prospects as a writer are excellent”
someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
verb
search for something desirable“prospect a job”
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