The difference between Prosperous and Well off
When used as adjectives, prosperous means characterized by success, whereas well off means of a person: in fortunate circumstances, especially having financial security.
check bellow for the other definitions of Prosperous and Well off
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Prosperous as an adjective:
characterized by success
Examples:
"Trading Babe Ruth was far more prosperous for the Yankees than for the Red Sox."
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Prosperous as an adjective:
well off; affluent
Examples:
"He was raised in a very prosperous household."
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Prosperous as an adjective:
favorable
Examples:
"He chose a prosperous lottery number that evening."
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Well off as an adjective:
Of a person: in fortunate circumstances, especially having financial security.
Examples:
"He is very well off as a result of his illegal money-making activities."
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Well off as an adjective:
Of any item, in a good position or circumstance.