prospect
the possibility of future success
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,290 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,611 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the possibility of future success also: chance his prospects as a writer are excellent
- belief about (or mental picture of) the future also: expectation, outlook
- someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) also: candidate
- the visual percept of a region also: view, aspect, scene, vista, panorama the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
- a prediction of the course of a disease also: prognosis, medical prognosis
verb
- search for something desirable prospect a job
- explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
prospect in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The prospect of the coming winter was ominous indeed.
The Eternal Maiden · T. Everett (Thomas Everett) Harré · Chapter 1
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Far from smiling, Mlle. Lucienne frowned at such a prospect.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Fine times in the army, Mr. Burke, with every prospect of a speedy promotion.
The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works · William Carleton · Chapter 1
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I think he had expected me to jib at the prospect of actual work.
The Little Nugget · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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However, I have food to eat, and even a happy prospect of subsistence while life endures.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1