prospect
Pronunciation: [ˈprɒspɛkt]
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.
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He was worried that the prospect of failing in school might affect his confidence.
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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.
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The coach was impressed with the prospect who tried out for the team.
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They didn't find any good prospects for the scholarship program.
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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.
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Have you ever thought about how to prospect for new opportunities in your life?