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- [pros-pekt]
- /ˈprɒs pɛkt/
- /ˈprɒs.pekt/
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- [pros-pekt]
- /ˈprɒs pɛkt/
Definitions of prospects word
- noun prospects Usually, prospects. an apparent probability of advancement, success, profit, etc. the outlook for the future: good business prospects. 1
- noun prospects anticipation; expectation; a looking forward. 1
- noun prospects something in view as a source of profit. 1
- noun prospects a potential or likely customer, client, etc. 1
- noun prospects a potential or likely candidate. 1
- noun prospects a view, especially of scenery; scene. 1
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Origin of prospects
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English prospecte < Latin prōspectus outlook, view. See prospectus
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Parts of speech for Prospects
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prospects popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
prospects usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prospects
noun prospects
- circumstances — someone's financial situation
- dowry — Also, dower. the money, goods, or estate that a wife brings to her husband at marriage.
- mailing list — a list of addresses to which mail, especially advertisements, can be sent.
- anticipations — Plural form of anticipation.
- aspects — Plural form of aspect.
Top questions with prospects
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