The prospect
Example: The prospect offers potential future benefits
Definition
"The prospect" refers to the likelihood or expectation of a future event or outcome, often involving potential benefits or opportunities. It can describe both the chance for success and the anticipation of something positive happening.
Etymology
The term "the prospect" originates from the Latin word 'prospectus,' meaning 'a view or outlook.' It passed into English in the late Middle Ages, initially referring to a physical view, before evolving to mean an anticipated event or possibility. Did you know it originally described what one could see from a vantage point?
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"The prospect" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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