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prospect

noun
ˈprɒs.pekt

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example Sentences

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

The prospect of traveling abroad excited her.

Example Expressions

bright prospects

Synonyms

potential, outlook, possibility, chance, opportunity, likelihood
Entry 1
potential, outlook
Entry 2
possibility, chance, outlook, opportunity, likelihood

Antonyms

hopelessness, impossibility, certainty
Entry 1
hopelessness, impossibility
Entry 2
certainty, impossibility

Collocations

career prospects, good prospect, business prospect, prospect of success

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