Possibility vs Prospect
Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.
Possibility
Prospect
| Possibility | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒspekt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːspekt/"]/ |
| Bedeutung | Something that might happen or be true. | A person or situation that may become something better in the future. |
| Beispiel | There is a possibility of rain tomorrow, so take your umbrella. | The prospect of a promotion excites her every day at work. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | A2 | B2 |
| Wortart | noun | noun |
| Kollokationen | exciting, interesting, intriguing, allow somebody, create, offer somebody, exist, remain, possibility for, possibility of, not beyond the bounds of possibility, within the realm of possibility, a number of possibilities, exciting, interesting, intriguing, allow somebody, create, offer somebody, exist, remain, possibility for, possibility of, not beyond the bounds of possibility, within the realm of possibility, a number of possibilities | realistic, reasonable, immediate, have, offer, in prospect, prospect of something, attractive, exciting, intriguing, be excited at, relish, welcome, bright, hot, top, bright, hot, top |
| Antonyme | impossibility, certainty | certainty, fact |
| Häufige Fehler | Confusing 'possibility' with 'probability' (possibility is broader)., Using 'possibility' when a more definite word like 'surety' is needed., Incorrectly using it as a verb instead of a noun. | Confused with 'perspective' — they have different meanings., Using 'prospect' to refer to past possibilities., Forgetting to use it as a noun. |
| Hinweise zur Verwendung | Use 'possibility' when discussing potential events or situations. It's suitable for both spoken and written language. Avoid informal contexts where simpler words may be more appropriate. | Use 'prospect' in business contexts or discussions about future possibilities. Avoid using it in casual conversations as it may sound too formal. |
Häufige Fragen: Possibility vs Prospect
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Possibility und Prospect?
Possibility: Something that might happen or be true. Prospect: A person or situation that may become something better in the future.
Was ist anspruchsvoller: Possibility und Prospect?
Prospect ist das höchste Niveau, bei B2, auf der CEFR-Skala.
Sind Possibility und Prospect auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?
Possibility: A2, Prospect: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.
Welche Wortart sind Possibility und Prospect?
Possibility: noun, Prospect: noun.
Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?
Possibility: There is a possibility of rain tomorrow, so take your umbrella. Prospect: The prospect of a promotion excites her every day at work.
Kann ich Possibility und Prospect austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Possibility und Prospect sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.