Prospect (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Belief about (or mental picture of) the future.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Expectation
• Outlook

Hypernyms

• Belief

Hyponyms

• Anticipation
• Misgiving
• Possibility
• Hope
• Apprehension
• Promise
• Foretaste
• Expectancy

Meaning ²

The visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Scene
• Panorama
• View
• Vista
• Aspect

Hypernyms

• Visual Percept
• Visual Image

Hyponyms

• Background
• Middle Distance
• Tableau
• Coast
• Exposure
• Foreground
• Glimpse
• Side View
• Ground

Meaning ³

Someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Candidate

Hypernyms

• Somebody
• Soul
• Someone
• Person
• Mortal

Meaning ⁴

A prediction of the course of a disease.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Medical Prognosis
• Prognosis

Hypernyms

• Medical Diagnosis

Meaning ⁵

The possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Chance

Hypernyms

• Potency
• Potentiality

Related Words

• Prospect (verb)