B2noun 2K

Prospect

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈprɒspekt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈprɑːspekt/"]/

Meaning of Prospect

the possibility that something will happen

In simple words: A person or situation that may become something better in the future.

Prospect in a sentence

• The prospect of a promotion excites her every day at work.
• He is a prospect for the basketball team, showing great potential in his skills.
• The prospect of traveling to new countries is always thrilling.
• Before making a decision, we must consider the prospect of failure.
• As a sales representative, he is always looking for new prospects to reach out to.

How to use Prospect

Use 'prospect' in business contexts or discussions about future possibilities. Avoid using it in casual conversations as it may sound too formal.

Grammar pattern

prospect + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'prospect' as 'pro-pects' — looking forward to better things ahead.

Related words

Collocations with Prospect

• realistic
• reasonable
• immediate
• have
• offer
• in prospect
• prospect of something
• attractive
• exciting
• intriguing
• be excited at
• relish
• welcome
• bright
• hot
• top
• bright
• hot
• top

Synonyms for Prospect

• possibility
• hope
• chance
• potential
• opportunity

Opposites of Prospect

• certainty
• fact

Common mistakes with Prospect

• Confused with 'perspective' — they have different meanings.
• Using 'prospect' to refer to past possibilities.
• Forgetting to use it as a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Prospect

What does Prospect mean?

A person or situation that may become something better in the future.

What is the definition of Prospect?

the possibility that something will happen

How do you use Prospect in a sentence?

The prospect of a promotion excites her every day at work.

Can you give another example of Prospect?

He is a prospect for the basketball team, showing great potential in his skills.

What are synonyms for Prospect?

Common alternatives include possibility, hope, chance, potential, opportunity.

What is the opposite of Prospect?

Opposite meanings include certainty, fact.

What words go with Prospect?

It commonly pairs with realistic, reasonable, immediate, have, offer, in prospect, prospect of something, attractive, exciting, intriguing, be excited at, relish, welcome, bright, hot, top, bright, hot, top.

What are common mistakes when using Prospect?

Confused with 'perspective' — they have different meanings. Using 'prospect' to refer to past possibilities. Forgetting to use it as a noun.

How do you pronounce Prospect?

US: /["/ˈprɑːspekt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprɒspekt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Prospect?

Use 'prospect' in business contexts or discussions about future possibilities. Avoid using it in casual conversations as it may sound too formal.

What CEFR level is Prospect?

"Prospect" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.