prospective
of or in the future: prospective earnings.
potential, likely, or expected: a prospective partner.
Origin of prospective
1Other words from prospective
- pro·spec·tive·ly, adverb
- pro·spec·tive·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with prospective
- perspective, prospective
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How to use prospective in a sentence
Your ranking and authority will determine whether you’ll get more visits from prospective customers.
Top strategies behind link building success | Tereza Litsa | November 16, 2020 | Search Engine WatchConversely a bad experience can lead to the opposite impact, causing a prospective or even loyal customer to abandon a brand and speak badly about it to friends online and in person.
Adobe acquires marketing workflow startup Workfront for $1.5B | Ron Miller | November 9, 2020 | TechCrunchIn all the letters I sent to prospective employers as a job-seeking college grad, I asked for an interview and a job, but I added a more personal touch to my Fortune letter.
To take control of your career, ask for what you want—directly and explicitly | matthewheimer | November 8, 2020 | FortuneShe’s been sending out résumés but hasn’t been hearing from any prospective employers.
It’s actionable, insightful, and relevant to the needs of prospective customers.
How to immediately profit from your next piece of content | Nico Prins | October 29, 2020 | Search Engine Watch
Prospectively, he saw him a merchant prince, surrounded by palatial splendors.
The Allen House | T. S. Arthur
British Dictionary definitions for prospective
/ (prəˈspɛktɪv) /
looking towards the future
(prenominal) anticipated or likely
Derived forms of prospective
- prospectively, adverb
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