prospect

I UK [ˈprɒspekt] / US [ˈprɑsˌpekt] noun
Word forms "prospect":
singular prospect plural prospects
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1) [countable/uncountable] the possibility that something will happen, especially something good

prospect for:

The prospects for employment in the technology sector are especially good right now.

prospect of:

Doctors say there is little prospect of any improvement in his condition.

in prospect (= expected or being considered):

We have an exciting match in prospect.

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Collocations:
Adjectives frequently used with prospect
▪  attractive, bleak, bright, daunting, exciting, gloomy, grim, inviting, terrifying

2) [singular] something that you expect or know is going to happen in the future, or the thought of this

Spending a week at his cousin's farm was an exciting prospect.

prospect of:

Her heart sank at the prospect of introducing him to her family.

3) prospects

[plural] chances of success, especially in a job or career

Your employment prospects would be much better if you finished your degree.

4) [countable] a person who has a good chance of success

Sean is one of our brightest young prospects.

5) [countable] business a possible or likely customer

She's been on the phone all day calling various new prospects.

6) [countable, usually singular] formal a view of a wide area of land or water, especially from a high place

From the hill we had an excellent prospect of the river valley below.

II UK [prəˈspekt] / US verb [intransitive]
Word forms "prospect":
present tense I/you/we/they prospect he/she/it prospects present participle prospecting past tense prospected past participle prospected

to search for gold, oil, or another valuable substance