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Synonyms & Similar Words
outlook
expectation
anticipation
hope
promise
possibility
potential
prospectus
forecast
prediction
projection
view
scene
landscape
vista
panorama
scenery
perspective
angle
viewpoint
stance
position
attitude
opinion
belief
conviction
likelihood
chance
opportunity
opening
occasion
chance
likelihood
probability
odds
expectation
anticipation
Meaning of Prospect
A prospect refers to a potential or likely future situation, or a place with a pleasant view.
Definitions
- A person's or thing's chances of success, or a likely future situation: the prospect of a new job
- A place with a pleasant view: a house with a lovely prospect over the valley
- A document or publication giving details of a proposed project or investment: a prospectus for the new development
Etymology of Prospect
The word "prospect" comes from the Latin "prospectus", which is the past participle of "prospicere", meaning "to see ahead" or "to look forward to", itself derived from "pro-" (forward) and "specere" (to see).
Example Uses
- The company has a bright prospect of expanding into new markets.
- The prospect of working abroad is exciting.
- The house has a beautiful prospect over the lake.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
certainty
guarantee
assurance
surety
confidence
reality
actuality
fact
truth
retrospect
review
reflection
hindsight
disappointment
disillusion
letdown
setback
failure
impossibility
improbability
unlikelihood
doubt
skepticism
pessimism
gloom
despair