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prospect

prospect

Meaning of prospect

the possibility that something will happen

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British English/ˈprɒspekt/
American English/ˈprɑːspɛkt/
Russian transcription[pʲɪrspʲɪkˈtʲivə]
prospect
prospect - перспектива
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prospect with Russian translation

prospect usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она не видела никакой перспективы получить эту работу.

She saw no prospect of getting the job.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

У неё не было перспективы победить.

She had no prospect of winning.

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prospect belongs to the topic "Top 2500, Sales". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

prospectперспектива
guestгость
greetingприветствие
viewвид
toolинструмент
priceцена
helpпомогать

prospect synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between prospect / chance / possibility / future / outlook

🇬🇧English
prospect

перспектива — the possibility that something will happen

C1Often

She saw no prospect of getting the job.

Она не видела никакой перспективы получить эту работу.

P
🇬🇧English
prospect

the main word itself; general possibility or future expectation

C1Often

The prospect of a new job excited her.

Перспектива новой работы её воодушевляла.

C
🇬🇧English
chance

a chance is a favorable opportunity or a probability, often more concrete and informal than prospect

B2Very Often

She has a good chance of passing the exam.

У неё есть хороший шанс сдать экзамен.

P
🇬🇧English
possibility

possibility refers to something that may happen or exist, with more emphasis on abstract likelihood than future outlook

B2Very Often

There is a possibility of rain later.

Позже возможен дождь.

F
🇬🇧English
future

future means the time ahead in general, not a specific prospect or opportunity

B1Very Often

She is worried about her future.

Она беспокоится о своём будущем.

O
🇬🇧English
outlook

outlook is the expected future situation or general view of what will happen, often used in forecasts or opinions

C1Often

The economic outlook is improving.

Экономические перспективы улучшаются.

P
🇬🇧English
prospectus

a prospectus is an official booklet or document giving information, especially about a school, company, or investment

C1Rarely

The university sent a prospectus to applicants.

Университет отправил абитуриентам проспект (информационный буклет).

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How to pronounce prospect and what this word means

prospect translation: перспектива. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce prospect

/ˈprɒspekt/

prospect translation

перспектива

prospect examples

She saw no prospect of getting the job.

prospect transcription

/ˈprɒspekt/, /ˈprɑːspɛkt/

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prospect meaning: what does it mean?

the possibility that something will happen

prospect pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

prospect is pronounced as /ˈprɒspekt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

prospect definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She saw no prospect of getting the job. Translation: Она не видела никакой перспективы получить эту работу.

Is prospect part of Sales vocabulary?

Yes, prospect (перспектива) can be learned in the Sales topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is prospect part of Professional English vocabulary?

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