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prospect

intermediateB1

/ˈprɒspɛkt/ · pros-pect

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

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Meanings

nounformal

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

کسی مستقبل کے واقع ہونے کا امکان یا ممکنہ موقع۔

موقع

moqa

Formal: امکان

Synonyms

opportunitypossibilityexpectationموقعامکانحوالہ

Antonyms

certaintyimpossibilityredundancyیقینناممکنلاپتہ

Common Collocations

  • business prospect
  • career prospect
  • favorable prospect

Example Sentences

There is a strong prospect of success in this venture.

اس منصوبے میں کامیابی کا قوی موقع ہے۔

Is mansoobay mein kamyabi ka qawi moqa hai.

The job offers excellent career prospects.

یہ نوکری شاندار کیریئر مواقع فراہم کرتی ہے۔

Yeh naukri shandar career moqa faraham karti hai.

We need to consider the prospects for growth in the economy.

ہمیں معیشت میں ترقی کے مواقع پر غور کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Hamein maishat mein taraqqi ke moqay par ghor karne ki zaroorat hai.

Easily Confused With

prospectus:Prospectus refers to a formal document providing details about a particular project or investment, whereas prospect denotes a general expectation or likelihood of future events.
verbformal

To search for mineral deposits or to explore.

معدنی ذخائر کی تلاش کرنا یا کھوج لگانا۔

کھوج کرنا

khoj karna

Synonyms

exploresearchinvestigateکھوجناتلاش کرنادریافت کرنا

Antonyms

ignoreoverlookneglectنظر انداز کرناغفلت کرناچھوڑ دینا

Common Collocations

  • prospect for oil
  • prospect for gold
  • actively prospect

Example Sentences

The company plans to prospect for new oil reserves in the region.

کمپنی علاقے میں نئے تیل کے ذخائر کی کھوج کرنے کا منصوبہ بنا رہی ہے۔

Company ilaqay mein naye tail ke zakhaire ki khoj karne ka mansooba bana rahi hai.

They will prospect the area for valuable minerals.

وہ قیمتی معدنیات کی تلاش کے لیے اس علاقے میں کھوج کریں گے۔

Woh qeemti maadniyat ki talash ke liye is ilaqay mein khoj karenge.

Geologists prospect potential sites for excavation.

جیولوجسٹ کھدائی کے ممکنہ مقامات کی تلاش کرتے ہیں۔

Geologists khudai ke mumkinah maqamat ki talash karte hain.

Easily Confused With

prospector:Prospector refers to a person who explores an area for minerals or resources, while prospect can refer to the act of searching or the potential future outcome.

Word Family

prospective
adjectiveمتوقع
prospector
nounکھوجی

See Also

anticipationopportunityexploration

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'prospect' as a window to future opportunities.

Imagine looking through binoculars at a distant mountain, representing future possibilities.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نئی راہوں کی تلاش میں چلتا ہوں میں، زندگی کے ہر موڑ پر، نیا منظر پاتا ہوں میں۔

Nayi raahon ki talash mein chalta hoon main, Zindagi ke har mod par, naya manzar paata hoon main.

I walk in search of new paths, At every turn in life, I find a new prospect.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

امید پر دنیا قائم ہے

umeed par duniya qaam hai

The world is built on hope.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "prospectus" — a viewing or sight

First known use: 14th century

The word 'prospect' originated from Latin 'prospectus' meaning 'to look forward to'. It evolved in Middle English as 'prospecte' and has retained the notion of looking forward or anticipating.