prospect
Translation
prospect, likelihood, outlook, candidate
Examples
The prospect of a new job is exciting.
The prospect of a new job is exciting.
He is a good prospect for the team.
He is a good prospect for the team.
The house has a beautiful prospect of the valley.
The house has a beautiful prospect of the valley.
Grammar Patterns
the prospect of (-ing/sth.) the possibility of (sth.) happening. The prospect of a new job is exciting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: possibility, likelihood, outlook, chance
Etymology
From Latin 'prospectus' meaning 'view, sight', from 'prospicere' meaning 'to look forward'. 'pro-' (forward) + 'specere' (to look at).
Memory Tips
Think of 'pro-' (forward) and 'spect' (look) to remember looking forward to a future possibility or a view.