prospective
word
Definition
Describes someone or something that is likely to become or expected to be in the future, such as a potential customer or a possible future event.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal; commonly used before nouns ("prospective student"). Typical with jobs, customers, buyers. Implies something is not yet certain, only possible. Do not use for things that are already decided.
Spanish: potencial - futuro - posiblePortuguese (BR): potencial - futuro(a) - possívelPortuguese (PT): potencial - futuro(a) - possívelChinese (Simplified): 潜在的 - 未来的Chinese (Traditional): 潛在的 - 未來的Hindi: भावी - संभावितArabic: محتمل - مُرتقبBengali: সম্ভাব্য - হতে পারে এমনRussian: потенциальныйJapanese: 見込みのVietnamese: tiềm năng - có khả năng trở thànhKorean: 예비의 - 잠재적인Turkish: muhtemel - olasıUrdu: امکانی - متوقعIndonesian: calon - potensial
Example Sentences
She went to meet her prospective employer.
basic
The university invited all prospective students to a tour.
basic
We talked to a few prospective buyers about the house.
basic
If you're a prospective parent, you should attend the orientation session.
natural
All prospective employees must pass a background check.
natural
The school wants feedback from prospective families before making changes.
natural