Prospect
Noun
UK
/ˈprɒs.pekt/
US
/ˈprɑː.spekt/
Level: b2
Definition
A possibility of something happening in the future, a potential customer, or a wide view from a place.
Example
"She was excited about the prospect of starting a new job."
"The company contacted several prospects who might be interested in buying their new product."
"From the hilltop, we enjoyed the beautiful prospect of the valley and mountains stretching far away."
Explanation
Prospect means the possibility or chance that something good or bad may happen in the future. It talks about what might happen next. For example, getting a new job or starting a business can be an exciting prospect. In business, it can also mean a person who may become a customer. Sometimes, the word refers to the view or scene you can see from a place, such as a beautiful prospect from a hill. The word usually expresses hope, opportunity, or future results.