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prospect

/ˈpɹɒspɛkt/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The object or situation that is expected or hoped for; a prospective thing.

    - "The prospect of a new job is exciting."
    - "The prospect of winning the lottery is enticing."
    - "The prospect of a peaceful resolution is promising."
  • Noun

    A person who is regarded as a potential customer or client.

    - "Salespeople often spend a lot of time courting prospects."
    - "The company has identified several promising prospects for its new product."
    - "We need to follow up with our prospects to close the sale."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/



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  2. /pɹəˈspɛkt/



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  3. /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/



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  4. /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with prospect
prose , pose , knows , grows , shows , glows , throws , mows , bows , rows , tow , now , vow , wow
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Prospect (English) : The object or situation that is expected or hoped for

  2. Prospect (Scots) : A prospective buyer or customer

  3. Prospect (Spanish) : A prospect or outlook

  4. Prospect (French) : A prospect or outlook

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Prospect (English) : The object or situation that is expected or hoped for

  2. Prospect (Scots) : A prospective buyer or customer

Variants
List of all variants of prospect that leads to same result
in prospect , prospect , prospects , prospected , prospecting , prospector , prospectors , Prospect Park , Mount Prospect
Forms
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Prospects, Prospecting, Prospectively, Prospective

Etymology
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From the Latin 'prospicere', meaning 'to look forward'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'prospect' comes from the Latin word 'prospicere', which means 'to look forward'.

  2. The term 'prospect' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  3. The longest word in the English language with the letter 'p' in it is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', but 'prospect' comes close with 14 letters.

  4. The term 'prospect' is often used in real estate, especially when describing a property for sale.

Related Concepts
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  1. Opportunity: Related concept as 'prospect' often refers to a favorable opportunity or possibility.

  2. Perspective: Related concept as 'prospect' can refer to a point of view or outlook.

Culture
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In literature, 'prospect' often refers to a vision or outlook, as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Prospect Before Us'. In art, it can refer to a painting or drawing that depicts a view or scene, as in 'The Prospect of Ghent' by J.M.W. Turner. In music, 'prospect' can refer to a hope or expectation, as in the song 'Prospect' by The National.

How to Memorize "prospect"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bright future or a promising situation.
    - Visualize yourself achieving your goals.
    - Picture a clear and positive outlook.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'prospect' with 'hope' or 'opportunity'.
    - Think of a prospect as a potential customer or client.
    - Connect 'prospect' with the idea of a favorable outcome.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Prospects are Precious Opportunities Seeking Tomorrow's Success'.
    - Remember 'Prospect' as 'Potential Resulting in Success and Tomorrow's Opportunity'.
    - Use the acronym 'PROSPECT' to remember 'Prospect' as 'Probable Result Of Successful Effort Towards Tomorrow'.

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