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Chariot Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

potential, prospect

What is the difference between "potential" and "prospect"? Thanks.
  

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Hi, What is the difference between "potential" and "prospect"? I think you may be thinking of the adjective 'prospective '. These words can often be interchanged, but here are a couple of comments on subtle differences.

— Clive

  • Hi, What is the difference between "potential" and "prospect"?
  • I think you may be thinking of the adjective 'prospective '.
  • These words can often be interchanged, but here are a couple of comments on subtle differences.
  • A prospective buyer This suggests you have some expectation that the person will buy.
  • A potential buyer This focuses on the idea that the person is capable of buying.
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Hi,

What is the difference between "potential" and "prospect"?

I think you may be thinking of the adjective 'prospective'.

These words can often be interchanged, but here are a couple of comments on subtle differences.

A prospective buyer This suggests you have some expectation that the person wil
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Great example. Sounds a bit like can and may. Thanks.
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