Synonyms for

Prospects

Verb / ˈprɑ:spekts / / ˈprɑ:speks / Another word for prospects — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Prospects are the possibility or likelihood of future success or something good happening.

Synonyms & similar words

prognosis medicalprognosis candidate scene panorama chance expectation outlook prospect view aspect vista chances opportunities possibilities potential outlook expectations likelihood hope promise anticipation forecast prediction prognosis forecasts foretelling forewarnings omens signs portents indications

Synonyms by register

Formal

possibilities potential outlook expectations

Informal

chances odds hopes what's next

Literary

horizons portents omens

Antonyms

certainty reality present past impossibility guarantee

Common collocations

  • bright prospects
  • poor prospects
  • future prospects
  • job prospects
  • career prospects
  • business prospects
  • limited prospects
  • good prospects

Word family

noun prospect
verb prospect
adjective prospective

Usage note

Often used in the plural to refer to future possibilities or potential. Can also refer to a potential customer or candidate.

Example sentences

  1. My prospects for finding a job after college are looking good.
  2. The company's prospects for growth this year are optimistic.
  3. I have high prospects for my future success.
  4. The prospect of going on vacation next month is exciting.
  5. The prospect of winning the game motivated the team to work harder.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to create it.
  • Your future is as bright as your faith.
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it.

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