prospect
gb/pɹˈɔspɛkt/ us/pɹˈɔspɛkt/
B1
English
~ 1900
kilátás, esély, lehetőség, potenciális ügyfél, jelölt, érdeklődő, panoráma, kutat
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
the prospect of [something]
The prospect of traveling abroad excites me.
A külföldi utazás lehetősége felvillanyoz.
There is little prospect of rain this weekend.
Kevés az esély arra, hogy a hétvégén esni fog.
Losing his job was a frightening prospect.
Learner examples
The prospect of a holiday makes me happy.
Boldoggá tesz a nyaralás lehetősége.
There is no prospect of snow today.
Ma nincs esély havazásra.
She likes the prospect of meeting new people.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prospect' with 'perspective'; 'prospect' refers to a possible future, not a point of view.
Meaning
chance of something happening
Collocations
bright prospect
|grim prospect
|job prospects
|prospect of success
|exciting prospect
Synonyms
possibility (A more general and neutral term for something that might happen.)
|
likelihood (Emphasizes the probability aspect more strongly.)
Antonyms
impossibility (Indicates that something cannot happen at all.)
Themes
future
|planning
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The chance that something will happen in the future.
The likelihood or possibility that a particular event will occur in the future.
NOUN
B2
2
The sales team met with several new prospects today.
Az értékesítési csapat ma több új potenciális ügyféllel találkozott.
He is a top prospect for the basketball team.
Ő a kosárlabdacsapat egyik legígéretesebb jelöltje.
Our marketing campaign aims to attract more prospects.
Learner examples
We have three new prospects for the team.
Van három új jelöltünk a csapatba.
The shop owner spoke to a prospect about the product.
A bolt tulajdonosa beszélt egy érdeklődővel a termékről.
She is a good prospect for our club.
Meaning
potential customer or recruit
Collocations
sales prospect
|promising prospect
|prospective client
Synonyms
candidate (Often used for job or position applications; can also mean someone suitable for recruitment.)
|
lead (Business term for a potential customer, especially in sales and marketing.)
Themes
business
|sales
|recruitment
|work
Definition
A person who may buy something or join a group.
A person who is considered likely to buy something, join an organization, or be recruited.
NOUN
B2
3
From the hilltop, there was a magnificent prospect of the valley.
A dombtetőről csodálatos kilátás nyílt a völgyre.
The window offered a pleasant prospect of the garden.
Az ablakból kellemes kilátás nyílt a kertre.
They climbed to enjoy the prospect from the tower.
Learner examples
We saw a nice prospect from the top of the hill.
A domb tetejéről szép volt a kilátás.
The hotel room had a good prospect of the sea.
A szállodai szobából jó kilátás nyílt a tengerre.
I like the prospect from my balcony.
Meaning
view over an area
Collocations
fine prospect
|open prospect
Synonyms
view (General term for what can be seen from a place.)
|
panorama (Suggests an extensive and often scenic view.)
Themes
nature
|travel
Definition
A wide and beautiful view of an area.
A broad or distant view, especially one that is attractive or scenic.
VERB
B2
4
kutat
B1
Usage pattern:
to prospect for [something]
They are prospecting for gold in the mountains.
Arany után kutatnak a hegyekben.
Several companies are prospecting for oil in the region.
Több vállalat is olaj után kutat a térségben.
The team spent months prospecting before finding any silver.
Learner examples
People came here to prospect for gold.
Az emberek azért jöttek ide, hogy arany után kutassanak.
They prospect for oil in this area.
Ezen a területen olaj után kutatnak.
We will prospect for minerals next year.
Meaning
search for minerals or resources
Collocations
prospect for gold
|prospect for oil
Synonyms
explore (More general; can refer to investigating any area, not just for resources.)
|
mine (Specifically refers to extracting minerals after finding them.)
Themes
mining
|exploration
|science
|work
Definition
To look for gold, oil, or other valuable things in the ground.
To explore an area in order to find valuable minerals, oil, or other resources.
Grammar
Dictionary form
prospect
IPA
GB/pɹˈɔspɛkt/
US/pɹˈɔspɛkt/
Syllables & stress
pro - spect (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: prospect
- Plural: prospect, prospects
Verb
- Base: prospect
- 3rd Person Singular: prospects
- Present Participle: prospecting
- Past: prospected
Word family
Forms
prospects
noun
prospecting
verb
prospected
verb
Core family
prospective
adjective C1
Related words
prospector
noun
Advanced or less common
prospectus
noun
prospectively
adverb
Expressions
career prospects
1/kɚˈɪɹ pɹˈɔspɛkts/
fixed phrase
future career opportunities and growth potential
Chances of doing well and moving up in your job over time.
Examples
- Moving abroad improved his career prospects.
- Career prospects in this field are excellent.
in prospect
1/ˈɪn pɹˈɔspɛkt/
fixed phrase
formal
likely to happen soon
Something that is expected to happen soon.
Examples
- Several exciting changes are in prospect for the company.
- With summer in prospect, many families are planning vacations.
job prospects
1/d͡ʒˈɑb pɹˈɔspɛkts/
fixed phrase
future employment opportunities
The chance of getting a job in the future.
Examples
- Graduates often worry about their job prospects.
- Her job prospects improved after she learned coding.
prospects are good/bright/poor/etc.
1/pɹˈɔspɛkts ˈɑɹ ɡˈʊdbɹˈaɪtpˈʊɹəts ‖/
fixed phrase
describing future success chances
Used to say how likely it is that something will be successful in the future.
Examples
- Prospects are good for the new product launch.
- The prospects are poor for an early agreement.