prospect
From Latin 'prospectus', meaning 'to look forward'.
NOUN
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[/ˈprɒs.pɛkt/en-US]
possibility
literal
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potential
literal
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potentiality
formal
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future opportunity
neutral
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concept of looking forward
untranslatable
(Describes an idea that doesn't have a single equivalent word, emphasizing an anticipatory view.)
Antonyms
certainty
A prospect refers to the possibility or potential for something to happen in the future. It encompasses the idea of looking forward to potential opportunities or outcomes, making it a concept that emphasizes anticipation and expectation.
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| prospects |
- The prospect of a promotion excited her. — 昇進の可能性が彼女をわくわくさせた。
- Investors are always on the lookout for new prospects in the market. — 投資家は常に市場の新しい可能性を探している。
register: neutral
VERB
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[/prəˈspɛkt/en-US]
To prospect means to search or explore an area, especially for resources or opportunities. This verb often entails a detailed investigation or a thorough examination of something, indicating an effort to discover or evaluate prospects.
regular verb
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| prospected | prospecting |
- They plan to prospect for gold in the mountains. — 彼らは山で金を探す計画を立てている。
- He loves to prospect new ideas for his business. — 彼はビジネスの新しいアイデアを探すことが大好きだ。
register: formal