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Perspective vs. Prospective

Perspective

/pəˈspektɪv/
A particular attitude or way of viewing something

Examples:

'These fortunes in perspective look such a long way off.'Cam Drones zoom in and out giving an aerial perspective.Then I went to get my perspective glass.

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Prospective

/prəˈspektɪv/
Referring to something expected or likely to happen in the future.

Examples:

She studied the report to identify prospective risks.The seminar attracted many prospective students.Prospective buyers toured the open house eagerly.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Perspective relates to a viewpoint or the way something is perceived.
  • Prospective involves looking to the future and potential developments.
  • Think of perspective as a piece of art, showing how you see the world.
  • Use prospective when dealing with future possibilities or candidates.
  • The pro in prospective can be remembered as forward/progress indicating future orientation.
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