prospective
gb/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/ us/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/
B2
انگلیسی
~ 6000
معنیها
۰ معنی
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
expected to happen in future
Expected to happen in the future, but not sure yet.
الگوی کاربرد:
prospective [change/result/benefit]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse "prospective" with "perspective". "Prospective" means about the future or expected, while "perspective" means a point of view. Learners also often use "prospective" in very casual speech where "possible" or "future" would sound more natural.
هممعنیها
expected (More general and common; does not carry the slightly formal tone of "prospective.")
|
potential (Very common and can sound less formal; often used when something could happen but is less clearly planned.)
متضادها
unlikely (Focuses on something not expected to happen, opposite of something likely or expected.)
ترکیبهای رایج
prospective changes
|prospective benefits
|prospective outcomes
|prospective growth
|prospective legislation
|prospective developments
موضوعها
time
|planning
|business
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- The report outlines the prospective impact of the new law on small businesses.
- Investors are carefully analyzing the prospective risks before committing more money.
- We discussed the prospective costs of expanding the factory.
- Her article examines the prospective benefits of remote work for employees.
- The committee considered the prospective consequences of closing the local hospital.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The company is studying the prospective effects of the price change.
- We talked about the prospective problems of building a new road here.
- The government is looking at the prospective benefits of clean energy.
- He wrote a paper on the prospective results of the study.
unknown
formal
B2
property
2
likely future holder of a role
Describes a person who may become something in the future, like a buyer, student, or worker.
الگوی کاربرد:
a prospective [role/person]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes place "prospective" after the noun (e.g., *buyer prospective*). In natural English it almost always comes before the noun: "prospective buyer", not "buyer prospective". They may also overuse it in casual speech, where "possible" or "potential" is more common.
هممعنیها
potential (Very common in this use (e.g., "potential customer") and slightly less formal than "prospective.")
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would-be (More informal and sometimes slightly humorous or critical (e.g., "would-be actor").)
متضادها
current (Describes someone who already has the role (e.g., current customer) instead of only possibly having it in the future.)
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former (Describes someone who had the role in the past, opposite of someone who may have it in the future.)
ترکیبهای رایج
prospective buyer
|prospective customer
|prospective student
|prospective employee
|prospective employer
|prospective tenant
موضوعها
business
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- Sales staff greeted every prospective buyer as they entered the showroom.
- The university is hosting an open day for prospective students.
- She met with several prospective employers at the job fair.
- The landlord interviewed three prospective tenants before making a decision.
- The company sent brochures to prospective customers across the region.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The school gave a tour to prospective students.
- The car dealer spoke to a prospective buyer.
- I will have an interview with a prospective employer next week.
- They showed the house to two prospective tenants.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
prospective
IPA
GB/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/
US/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/
هجاها و تکیه
pro - spect - ive (۳ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: prospective
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
prospect
noun B1
Related words
prospector
noun
Negative and opposite forms
retrospective
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
prospectively
adverb
prospectus
noun
عبارتها
prospective buyer
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv bˈaɪɚ/
fixed phrase
person who may buy later
A person who is thinking about buying something but has not bought it yet.
نمونهها
- The agent spent an hour showing the house to a prospective buyer.
- We offer free trials to every prospective buyer of our software.
prospective customer
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv kˈʌstəmɚ/
fixed phrase
person who may become customer
A person or company that may buy your products or services in the future.
نمونهها
- The company sends emails to prospective customers who visit its website.
- Our marketing team is researching prospective customers in new regions.
prospective employee
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv ɪmplˈɔɪi/
fixed phrase
person who may be hired
A person who may get a job with a company in the future.
نمونهها
- The firm checks references for every prospective employee.
- We invite prospective employees to meet the team before they accept an offer.
prospective student
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv stˈudənt/
fixed phrase
person who may enroll at school
Someone who is thinking about joining a school, college, or university.
نمونهها
- The university offers campus tours for prospective students and their families.
- Prospective students can apply online through the college website.
prospective tenant
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv tˈɛnənt/
fixed phrase
person who may rent property
A person who may rent a house, room, or apartment in the future.
نمونهها
- The landlord met three prospective tenants this afternoon.
- Prospective tenants must provide references and proof of income.
prospective employer
1/pɹəspˈɛktɪv ɪmplˈɔɪɚ/
fixed phrase
possible future boss or company
A company or person that may give you a job in the future.
نمونهها
- He dressed smartly to impress his prospective employer.
- You should research every prospective employer before an interview.
- A prospective employer called me for an interview.
- She sent her résumé to three prospective employers.