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      • the possibility that something might happen in the future, especially something good: there is little/no prospect of sth There is little prospect of the trade embargo being lifted this year.
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  2. uk / ˈprɒs.pekt / us / ˈprɑː.spekt / prospect noun (POSSIBILITY) Add to word list. B2 [ C or U ] the possibility that something good might happen in the future: Is there any prospect of the weather improving? There seems little prospect of an end to the dispute. [ + that ] There's not much prospect that this war will be over soon.

  3. Macmillan and Collins both list several definitions for prospect, each with a slightly different nuance of meaning: (a) something that you expect or know is going to happen in the future, or the thought of this. (b) something hoped for or expected; anticipated outcome. (c) ( [usually pl.]) apparent chance for success.

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  5. the idea of something that will happen in the future: [ + of + doing sth ] We face the prospect of having to start all over again. I'm very excited at the prospect of seeing her again.

  6. 1. If there is some prospect of something happening, there is a possibility that it will happen. [...] 2. A particular prospect is something that you expect or know is going to happen. [...] 3. Someone's prospects are their chances of being successful, especially in their career. [...]

  7. noun. /ˈprɒspekt/. /ˈprɑːspekt/. [uncountable, singular] the possibility that something will happen. prospect of something There is no immediate prospect of peace. They faced the prospect of defeat in the elections.

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