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prospective

/prəˈspektɪv/
pro · spec · tive prə · ˈspek · tɪv
English Definition
adj. expected, likely to happen
中文释义
预期的，可能的
Significado en Español
potencial, futuro
한국어 뜻
예상되는, 잠재적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiềm năng, dự kiến
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Example Sentence

Prospective students should apply early.

有意报考者应早报名。

Synonyms
expected potential
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
prospect (prospect)+ive (form).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “prospective”:

  1. A former
  2. B past
  3. C current
  4. D potential
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D — potential. “prospective” means adj. expected, likely to happen

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In the coming years, the company is planning to expand its operations to cater to a __________ audience in the international market.

  1. A temporary
  2. B current
  3. C prospective
  4. D retrospective
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C — prospective. “prospective” means adj. expected, likely to happen

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Common questions about “prospective”

What does “prospective” mean?

prospective — adj. expected, likely to happen. In Chinese: 预期的，可能的.

How do you pronounce “prospective”?

prospective is pronounced /prəˈspektɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pro · spec · tive.

How do you use “prospective” in a sentence?

Prospective students should apply early. (有意报考者应早报名。)

What are synonyms for “prospective”?

expected, potential — all close in meaning to prospective (adj. expected, likely to happen).

Is “prospective” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. prospective appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “prospective”?

prospect (prospect)+ive (form).

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