prospect

prospect

noun

Definition of PROSPECT

1

all that can be seen from a certain point <gazing at the wide prospect spread out before me>

Synonyms command, lookout, outlook, panorama, perspective, prospect, vista

Related Words landscape, scene, scenery; ken, sight; visual field

2

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award <a good prospect for the position of auditor>

Synonyms applicant, applier, aspirant, campaigner, contender, expectant, hopeful, prospect, seeker

Related Words competitor, contestant, entrant, entry, favorite, qualifier; dark horse, spoiler, stalking horse; crown prince, favorite son; claimant, pretender; nominee, running mate

Near Antonyms incumbent, officeholder; awardee, honoree, inductee; dropout

Antonyms noncandidate

3

something that can develop or become actual <one highly desirable prospect for the city is a major-league franchise>

Synonyms capability, eventuality, possibility, potentiality, prospect

Related Words likelihood, probability; latency, potency

Near Antonyms actuality, reality; certainty

4

the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence <the prospect of a quiet, restful Sunday ended when our basement flooded>

Synonyms anticipation, contemplation, expectance, expectancy, prospect

Related Words alarm (also alarum), apprehension, dread, foreboding, misgiving