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prospect

Pronunciation: [ˈprɒspɛkt]

Word

Learn how to use prospect in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “future possibility”

(noun) a chance or hope for something good to happen in the future. It's like when you think about how nice it would be to go on a fun trip or succeed in your goals.

Example

She was excited about the prospect of moving to a new city and starting a new job.

Example

He was worried that the prospect of failing in school might affect his confidence.

Example

What do you think the prospect of summer vacation will be like?

Context: “potential candidate”

(noun) a person or thing that might be a good choice or candidate for something, like a new job or team member. Think of it as someone you might want to invite to play on your sports team.

Example

The coach was impressed with the prospect who tried out for the team.

Example

They didn't find any good prospects for the scholarship program.

Example

Who are the best prospects for the school's football team this year?

Context: “exploring opportunities”

(verb) to search for new opportunities, ideas, or possibilities. This is like when you look around to find something exciting to do or new places to visit.

Example

He decided to prospect for new businesses to partner with and expand his company.

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She didn't prospect any new ideas for her project, which made it less interesting.

Example

Have you ever thought about how to prospect for new opportunities in your life?

How to pronounce prospect

Pronunciation: [ˈprɒspɛkt]

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