Prospect: meaning, definitions and examples

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prospect

 

[ ˈprɑːˌspekt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

future opportunities

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring; something expected to happen; a potential customer or client.

Synonyms

chance, likelihood, opportunity, possibility, potential

Examples of usage

  • He was excited about the prospect of starting a new job.
  • Our company is always looking for new prospects to expand our business.
  • I see great prospects for growth in this industry.
Context #2 | Noun

view or scenery

A wide view of a landscape; a scenic outlook.

Synonyms

landscape, outlook, scenery, view, vista

Examples of usage

  • The hotel room had a beautiful prospect of the ocean.
  • We hiked to the top of the mountain for a stunning prospect of the valley below.
Context #3 | Verb

search for mineral deposits

To explore an area for potential mineral deposits, especially by searching for gold or other valuable substances.

Synonyms

dig, explore, investigate, search, survey

Examples of usage

  • The company is prospecting for gold in the mountainous region.
  • They hired a team of geologists to prospect the land for oil reserves.

Translations

Translations of the word "prospect" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perspectiva

🇮🇳 संभावना

🇩🇪 Aussicht

🇮🇩 prospek

🇺🇦 перспектива

🇵🇱 perspektywa

🇯🇵 見込み

🇫🇷 perspective

🇪🇸 perspectiva

🇹🇷 ihtimal

🇰🇷 전망

🇸🇦 آفاق

🇨🇿 perspektiva

🇸🇰 perspektíva

🇨🇳 前景

🇸🇮 perspektiva

🇮🇸 útlit

🇰🇿 перспектива

🇬🇪 პერსპექტივა

🇦🇿 perspektiv

🇲🇽 perspectiva

Etymology

The word 'prospect' originated from the Latin word 'prospectus', which means 'view' or 'look'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Originally, it referred to the act of looking forward or ahead, and later evolved to encompass the idea of future opportunities or potential. Over time, 'prospect' has come to represent not only the anticipation of future events but also the scenic views and the act of exploring for resources. Today, it is widely used in various contexts to denote possibilities, views, and exploration.

See also: prospective, prospector, prospects.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,970, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.