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Prospective

Verb / prʌˈspektɪv / Another word for prospective — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

likely to happen or become something in the future; relating to a potential or possible future

Synonyms & similar words

retrospective potential future anticipated likely possible upcoming probable expected promising projected likely contemplated conditional eventual impending pending planned prospecting providential

Synonyms by register

Formal

potential possible forthcoming anticipated

Informal

future likely on the cards

Literary

foreseen impending

Antonyms

actual current present past real existing definite

Common collocations

  • prospective buyer
  • prospective client
  • prospective employer
  • prospective student
  • prospective candidate
  • prospective parents
  • prospective study

Word family

noun prospect
adjective prospective
adverb prospectively

Usage note

Often used to describe someone or something that is likely to happen or be successful in the future. It implies potential rather than certainty.

Example sentences

  1. The prospective buyer looked at the house.
  2. The company saw the prospective profits.
  3. The prospective student toured the campus.
  4. The prospective employee submitted an application.
  5. The prospective parents looked at the school.

Quotes

  • The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker

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