Meaning & Definition of Prospect in English
English⟶
Prospect
/prɑspɛkt/
noun
1. The possibility of future success
- "His prospects as a writer are excellent"
synonym:
- prospect,
- chance
2. Belief about (or mental picture of) the future
synonym:
- expectation,
- outlook,
- prospect
3. Someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
synonym:
- candidate,
- prospect
4. The visual percept of a region
- "The most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
synonym:
- view,
- aspect,
- prospect,
- scene,
- vista,
- panorama
5. A prediction of the course of a disease
synonym:
- prognosis,
- prospect,
- medical prognosis
verb
1. Search for something desirable
- "Prospect a job"
synonym:
- prospect
2. Explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
synonym:
- prospect