prospective
gb/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/ us/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/
B2
Inglês
~ 6000
várható, leendő, potenciális
C1
FORMAL
1
várható
B1
Padrão de uso:
prospective [change/result/benefit]
The report outlines the prospective impact of the new law on small businesses.
A jelentés felvázolja az új törvény kisvállalkozásokra gyakorolt várható hatását.
Investors are carefully analyzing the prospective risks before committing more money.
A befektetők gondosan elemzik a várható kockázatokat, mielőtt további pénzt fektetnének be.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The company is studying the prospective effects of the price change.
A vállalat vizsgálja az árváltozás várható hatásait.
We talked about the prospective problems of building a new road here.
Beszéltünk az új út itteni megépítésével kapcsolatos várható problémákról.
The government is looking at the prospective benefits of clean energy.
He wrote a paper on the prospective results of the study.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
expected to happen in future
Colocações
prospective changes
|prospective benefits
|prospective outcomes
|prospective growth
|prospective legislation
|prospective developments
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
unlikely (Focuses on something not expected to happen, opposite of something likely or expected.)
Temas
time
|planning
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Expected to happen in the future, but not sure yet.
Expected to occur at a future time; likely but not yet certain.
B2
FORMAL
2
leendő
B1
potenciális
B2
Padrão de uso:
a prospective [role/person]
Sales staff greeted every prospective buyer as they entered the showroom.
Az értékesítők minden potenciális vevőt üdvözöltek, aki belépett a bemutatóterembe.
The university is hosting an open day for prospective students.
Az egyetem nyílt napot tart a leendő hallgatók számára.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The school gave a tour to prospective students.
Az iskola körbevezette a leendő diákokat.
The car dealer spoke to a prospective buyer.
Az autókereskedő beszélt egy potenciális vevővel.
I will have an interview with a prospective employer next week.
They showed the house to two prospective tenants.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
likely future holder of a role
Colocações
prospective buyer
|prospective customer
|prospective student
|prospective employee
|prospective employer
|prospective tenant
Sinónimos
potential (Very common in this use (e.g., "potential customer") and slightly less formal than "prospective.")
|
would-be (More informal and sometimes slightly humorous or critical (e.g., "would-be actor").)
Antónimos
current (Describes someone who already has the role (e.g., current customer) instead of only possibly having it in the future.)
|
former (Describes someone who had the role in the past, opposite of someone who may have it in the future.)
Temas
business
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Describes a person who may become something in the future, like a buyer, student, or worker.
Describing a person who is expected or likely to become something in the future, such as a customer, student, or employee.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
prospective
IPA
GB/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/
US/pɹəspˈɛktɪv/
Sílabas e acento
pro - spect - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: prospective
Família de palavras
Core family
prospect
noun B1
Related words
prospector
noun
Negative and opposite forms
retrospective
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
prospectively
adverb
prospectus
noun
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.