B2nounworkbusiness
US/ˈprɑː.spekt/
UK/ˈprɒs.pekt/
the possibility that something good will happen in the future
In context
The pay is low, but the job offers good prospects for promotion.
She was excited at the prospect of studying in Japan.
There is little prospect of the rain stopping before tonight.
Words that go with prospect
noun + noun
- job prospectsLearning English can improve your job prospects.
- career prospectsA degree improves your career prospects.
noun + preposition
- prospect ofI hate the prospect of moving again.
adjective + noun
- good prospectsThe company has good prospects.
- little prospectThere is little prospect of peace.