adj

prospective

pruh-SPEHK-tihv

adj

Likely to happen or become something in the future; potential.

"The estate agent showed the house to several prospective buyers."

"She interviewed three prospective employees for the role."

How to Use Prospective

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLikely or expected to become something — a "prospective buyer" is someone who might buy.

Common pairings

prospective buyer prospective employer prospective student

prospectives plural

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The estate agent showed the house to several _____ buyers.

From Late Latin prospectivus, related to prospect, meaning "looking forward."

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