perspective/prospective

Perspective and prospective tend to sound like the same word when spoken quickly, and this can cause a mix-up when determining which one to use in writing.

Perspective is a point of view.

Empathy involves taking another person’s perspective.

Prospective is likely to become or expected.

The unemployed teacher sent out multiple cover letters to prospective employers.

Posted in Word Choice.

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