Master confusing words with ease
Perspective vs. Prospective
Perspective
/pəˈspektɪv/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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This word has no antonymsProspective
/prəˈspektɪv/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:
- Perspective refers to a point of view or how something is seen or understood, often used in discussions about opinions or art.
- Prospective relates to the future and refers to something that is expected or likely to happen.
- Remember: perspective has the word spec, which is related to seeing or vision, hinting at views or opinions.
- Prospective starts with pro, indicating something forward-looking or future-oriented.
- Both words deal with different scopes - one with viewpoints (perspective) and the other with future possibilities (prospective).
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