prospect — the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːspekt/
Korean meaning: 전망, 가능성
Korean pronunciation: 프라-스펙트 (강세: 프라)
Example Sentences
- The prospect of doing homework all weekend made him want to hide under his bed.
- She's excited about the prospect of studying abroad next year.
- The company is prospecting for new customers in Asia.
prospect
NOUN//ˈprɑːspekt//
the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
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Origin
From Latin 'prospectus', the past participle of 'prospicere', meaning 'to look forward' or 'to see ahead'. The word combines the prefix 'pro-' (forward) with 'specere' (to look or observe).
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“The prospect of doing homework all weekend made him want to hide under his bed.”
“She's excited about the prospect of studying abroad next year.”
“The company is prospecting for new customers in Asia.”
“My dating prospects are so bad, even my mom has given up on grandchildren.”
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