n. | 1. | That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook. |
2. | Especially, a picturesque or widely extended view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape. | |
3. | A position affording a fine view; a lookout. | |
4. | Relative position of the front of a building or other structure; face; relative aspect. | |
5. | The act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation; | |
6. | That which is hoped for; ground for hope or expectation; expectation; probable result; | |
v. t. | 1. | To look over; to explore or examine for something; |
v. i. | 1. | To make a search; to seek; to explore, as for mines or the like; |
Noun | 1. | prospect - the possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent" |
2. | prospect - belief about (or mental picture of) the future Synonyms: expectation, outlook | |
3. | prospect - someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) Synonyms: candidate | |
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5. | prospect - a prediction of the course of a disease Synonyms: medical prognosis, prognosis | |
Verb | 1. | prospect - search for something desirable; "prospect a job" |
2. | prospect - explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals |