The prospect of famine hangs over many areas of the world.
Source: tatoeba (20072)
Prospect
/ˈpɹɒspɛkt/
Synonyms for "prospect" (287 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (58)
Noun(16 words)
aftertimeafteryearsairscapeanticipationaptitudeaspectaspirationassumptionassuranceassured faithbare possibilityby-and-bycertaintychancechancescheerful expectationcityscapeclientcloudscapecommand
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conceivabilityconceivablenessconfidencecontemplationcontingencyconvictioncourse aheadcrystal ballcustomerdekkodelve intodependencedesigndesiredeterminismdig intodiscretiondistant futuredominationdoomed hopeenvisagementenvisionment
Strong matches (86)
even chanceeventualityexpectancyexpectationexploreeyeeyefuleyereacheyeshoteyesightfair expectationfair prospectfaithfarseeingnessfarsightednessfavorable prospectfervent hopefield of viewfield of visionforecast
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foreglanceforegleamforeglimpseforehandednessforeseeingforesightforesightednessforward lookfuturefuture tensefuturismfuturitygogo intogood chancegood cheergood hopegood possibilitygreat expectationshereafterhigh hopeshopehopeful prognosishopefulnesshopeshopinghoping against hopehorizonimmediate futureimmediate prospectimminencein prospectin sightin storein the cardsin the offingin the windin viewinquire intointentionkenlandscapeleerleering lookliabilitylikelihoodlikelinesslikelylimit of visionline of sightlongsightednesslooklook forlook-in
Noun(11 words)
expectationexplorefeasibilityforward lookingfuture customerfuturitieshopefulsidentifyleadlikelihoodlongview
Adjective(1 words)
great opportunity
Related words (143)
looking aheadlookoutlustful leermananamarkmatchminenaked eyenear futureoddsoff chanceoffingon the horizonon the tableopportunityoutlookoutlook overoutside chanceoutside hopepan
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pan for goldpanoramapatronperspectiveplanpossibilitiespossibilitypossiblepossiblenessposterioritypotentialpotentialityprayerful hopepredictionpreparationprepublicationpresumptionpresumptive evidencepreviewprevisionprobabilismprobabilityprobableprojectprojectedpromiseprophecyprospectionprospectsprovidenceprovisionprudencequarryrangereadinessreasonable groundreasonable hoperegardregularregular customerrelianceremote possibilityriverscapesagacitysanguine expectationscanscapescenesceneryscenic viewscopescope of visionsearch forseascapesecuritysidelong looksiftsightsightlinessskyscapesly looksmall hopespectaclesuckersurveysweeptendencythe attainablethe feasiblethe futurethe morrowthe possiblethe sweet by-and-bythinkabilitythinkablenessthoughttimbertime aheadtime just aheadtime to cometomorrowtownscapetrustunastonishmentverisimilitudeviewvirtualityvistawaterscapewell-grounded hopewhat is possiblewhat may bewhat might be
Noun(27 words)
Adjective(2 words)
material outlookspanish potencial
Verb(1 words)
open a door
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: outlook, view, vista, aftertime, afteryears.
- Sentence evidence is available for prospect, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "prospect".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "prospect"
Keep "prospect" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "prospect" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "prospect", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "prospect" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
26 entriesactorbeliefbuyerchanceclientcustomerdoerexploregeological sitelikelihoodlookmedical diagnosismineral resource siteoutlookperspectivepossibility
Showing 16 of 26 words.
More specific
19 entriesShowing 16 of 19 words.
Collocations
12 entriesgrowth prospectsinvestment prospectmarket prospectmineral prospectprospect for gasprospect for mineralsprospect for oilprospect for oreprospect the marketprospecting activityrevenue prospectsales prospect
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
24 total sentences available.
Prospect is often better than possession.
Source: tatoeba (20512)
The hotel has a good prospect.
Source: tatoeba (49885)
There is little prospect of my success.
Source: tatoeba (246860)
Showing 4 of 24 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "prospect"?
Closest matches include outlook, view, vista, aftertime, afteryears.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "prospect"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.