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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:
likelihoodhopeexpectationanticipationchancesoddsprobabilitypossibilitypromiselookoutdreamfeardangerhazardon the wayin the pipelineto comeat handnearimminentin the offingin viewin storeon the horizonin the wingsin the airbrewingupcomingforthcomingimpendingapproachingon 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:
candidatepossibilitycatch

Verb

1.

search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation.

Example:
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the company is also prospecting for gold
Synonym:
inspectsurveyexploresearchscoutreconnoitreexaminecheck outlookseekhuntgo afterdowse
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