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potential

/pəˈtenʃl/

Describes something that is currently latent or possible but has not yet been realized or manifested. It refers to qualities or abilities that may develop into something significant in the future given the right conditions.

أمثلة

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1

We should consider the potential risks before we decide to buy that old house.

We should consider the possible future risks before we decide to buy that old house.

2

The committee must evaluate the potential implications of the new policy on local communities.

The committee must evaluate the likely future effects of the new policy on local communities.

3

Watch out, that broken branch is a potential hazard for anyone walking by.

Watch out, that broken branch is a possible future danger for anyone walking by.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
potentiality
ظرف
potentially
صفة
potential
مرتبط
potency
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'pot' of water on a cold stove. It has the 'potential' to boil, but it needs the heat of action to make it happen.

اختبار سريع

The investors are looking for startups with high ___ for global expansion.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: potential

أمثلة

1

We should consider the potential risks before we decide to buy that old house.

everyday

We should consider the possible future risks before we decide to buy that old house.

2

The committee must evaluate the potential implications of the new policy on local communities.

formal

The committee must evaluate the likely future effects of the new policy on local communities.

3

Watch out, that broken branch is a potential hazard for anyone walking by.

informal

Watch out, that broken branch is a possible future danger for anyone walking by.

4

Further research is required to explore the potential impact of soil salinity on crop yields.

academic

Further research is required to explore the latent or possible impact of soil salinity on crop yields.

5

Our marketing strategy targets potential customers who have shown interest in sustainable products.

business

Our marketing strategy targets prospective customers who have shown interest in sustainable products.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
potentiality
ظرف
potentially
صفة
potential
مرتبط
potency

تلازمات شائعة

potential threat a possible danger that might happen
potential benefit a possible advantage that could be gained
potential candidate someone who might be suitable for a role
potential source a possible place where something originates
potential conflict a situation that might turn into a disagreement

العبارات الشائعة

reach one's full potential

to achieve everything that one is capable of

untapped potential

abilities or resources that have not yet been used

potential for growth

the possibility of increasing in size or value

يُخلط عادةً مع

potential vs possible

'Possible' simply means something can happen, while 'potential' implies a latent power or capacity for development.

potential vs potent

'Potent' means powerful or effective in the present, whereas 'potential' refers to power that is not yet active.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

As an adjective, 'potential' always precedes the noun it modifies. It is heavily used in academic writing to discuss hypotheses or theoretical outcomes.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use the adverb 'potentially' when the adjective 'potential' is required before a noun, or they confuse it with the noun form which refers to a person's inherent ability.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'pot' of water on a cold stove. It has the 'potential' to boil, but it needs the heat of action to make it happen.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Late Latin 'potentialis', from Latin 'potentia' meaning 'power' or 'force'.

أنماط نحوية

Attributive adjective: always used before a noun (e.g., 'potential problem'). Modified by adverbs of degree: 'highly potential' or 'extremely potential'.
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السياق الثقافي

In many English-speaking cultures, especially in education and business, identifying and nurturing 'potential' is seen as a vital path to success.

اختبار سريع

The investors are looking for startups with high ___ for global expansion.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: potential

عبارات ذات صلة

كلمات ذات صلة

bluster

C1

Bluster refers to loud, aggressive, or indignant talk that carries little sting or power and is often intended to intimidate. It suggests a noisy way of speaking that lacks substance or the actual ability to carry out threats.

bogus

C1

Describes something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or intentionally fraudulent. It is often used in academic and legal contexts to refer to claims, documents, or entities that have been fabricated to deceive others.

boisterous

C1

Describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a way that is slightly out of control. It is frequently used for groups of people, activities, or natural forces like wind and waves.

bombard

C1

To attack or subject someone or something to a continuous flow of objects, questions, or information. In academic and scientific contexts, it specifically refers to directing a stream of particles or radiation at a substance to induce a reaction.

adverse

C1

Adverse describes conditions, effects, or events that are harmful, unfavorable, or contrary to one's interests or success. It is most commonly used in formal, technical, or medical contexts to indicate that something is working against a desired outcome.

bombastic

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is high-sounding and inflated but with little actual meaning or substance. It is typically used to criticize someone for being pretentious and trying to sound more important or knowledgeable than they truly are.

bondage

C1

Bondage refers to the state of being under the control of another person or system, characterized by a lack of freedom or involuntary servitude. In an academic context, it encompasses legal, social, and economic structures, such as slavery or debt peonage, that restrict an individual's autonomy.

boon

C1

A boon is a timely benefit or blessing that is extremely helpful in a particular situation. It refers to something that makes life easier or provides a significant advantage when most needed.

boorish

C1

Describes behavior that is rough, unrefined, and ill-mannered, typically lacking sensitivity or social grace. It suggests a lack of education or cultural sophistication in social interactions.

bootstrap

C1

To start or develop a process or business using minimal external resources, often relying on existing internal assets or self-funding. In computing and statistics, it refers to a self-starting process that executes without external input or a technique for estimation through resampling.

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