Pronunciation: /ˈprɑːˌspɛkt/

Definitions of prospect

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

Example Sentences

A1 The prospect of going on a vacation excites me.

A2 She is hopeful about the prospect of getting a promotion at work.

B1 The company is considering the prospect of expanding into new markets.

B2 There is a good prospect of success if we follow this strategy.

C1 The prospect of a global recession is causing investors to be cautious.

C2 He weighed the prospects of each investment before making a decision.

verb to search for or explore (a region) for mineral deposits or oil

Example Sentences

A1 I prospect a bright future for our new project.

A2 She prospects finding a job in the city.

B1 The company prospects expanding into new markets next year.

B2 After careful analysis, the team prospects a successful outcome.

C1 The CEO prospects a merger with a rival company.

C2 Investors are prospecting a significant return on their investment.

Examples of prospect in a Sentence

formal The company is considering the prospect of expanding into international markets.

informal I heard there's a job opening at that new company, might be a good prospect for you.

slang That new restaurant has been getting good reviews, it's a solid prospect for dinner tonight.

figurative As she looked out at the vast ocean, she couldn't help but feel a sense of endless prospect before her.

Grammatical Forms of prospect

past tense

prospected

plural

prospects

comparative

more prospective

superlative

most prospective

present tense

prospects

future tense

will prospect

perfect tense

have prospected

continuous tense

is prospecting

singular

prospect

positive degree

prospect

infinitive

to prospect

gerund

prospecting

participle

prospecting

Origin and Evolution of prospect

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prospect' originated from the Latin word 'prospectus', which means 'view' or 'outlook'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prospect' has evolved to not only refer to a view or outlook, but also to opportunities or possibilities that may arise in the future.