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Meaning of the word prospects in English

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prospects

Noun

1.

the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example:
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there was no prospect of a reconciliation
Synonym:
likelihood hope expectation anticipation chances odds probability possibility promise lookout dream fear danger hazard on the way in the pipeline to come at hand near imminent in the offing in view in store on the horizon in the wings in the air brewing upcoming forthcoming impending approaching on the cards
2.

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

Example:
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Norwich's unbeaten heavyweight prospect
Synonym:
candidate possibility catch

Verb

search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation.

Example:
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the company is also prospecting for gold
Synonym:
inspect survey explore search scout reconnoitre examine check out look seek hunt go after dowse
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