Noun
prospect
IPA /ˈprɒspekt/
The possibility that a particular event or development will happen in the future.
See example sentence: prospect
The prospect of seeing old friends made the long journey worthwhile.
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Noun
contingency
IPA /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
A possible future event, especially a problem, that you prepare for even though it may never happen.
See example sentence: contingency
We kept some spare cash for an unexpected contingency during the trip.
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