Meaning of the word prospect in English

What does prospect mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prospect

US /ˈprɑː.spekt/

UK /ˈprɒs.pekt/

the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring

Example:

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The prospect of a long summer holiday is exciting.

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There is little prospect of success.

Synonym:

possibility likelihood chance expectation hope

a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, or candidate

Example:

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She's a promising young prospect for the team.

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The sales team identified several new prospects.

Synonym:

candidate client customer applicant contender

search for mineral deposits, especially by means of test drilling and excavation

Example:

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They went to the mountains to prospect for gold.

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The company plans to prospect for oil in the new region.

Synonym:

explore search survey mine drill

Related Word:

prospective