Meaning
A prospect is a potential opportunity or possibility for success, often used in contexts like business or personal development.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "prospect" with "prospects," which refers to multiple opportunities or chances.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sara
opened
an
email
from
a
small
company
and
read
about
a
new
position
that
matched
her
skills
.
She
liked
the
prospect
of
working
close
to
home
because
it
would
save
time
and
give
her
more
energy
for
hobbies
.
After
a
short
coffee
break
she
decided
to
update
her
CV
and
write
a
clear
cover
letter
that
showed
her
experience
.
She
called
a
friend
who
had
worked
in
a
similar
role
and
asked
for
tips
on
what
to
include
.
By
the
evening
she
felt
calmer
and
hopeful
,
knowing
she
had
a
plan
to
improve
her
chances
.
Common Phrases
business prospect
job prospect
sales prospect
Synonyms
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