potential
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5We 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.
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.
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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Quiz rápido
The investors are looking for startups with high ___ for global expansion.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: potential
Exemplos
We should consider the potential risks before we decide to buy that old house.
everydayWe should consider the possible future risks before we decide to buy that old house.
The committee must evaluate the potential implications of the new policy on local communities.
formalThe committee must evaluate the likely future effects of the new policy on local communities.
Watch out, that broken branch is a potential hazard for anyone walking by.
informalWatch out, that broken branch is a possible future danger for anyone walking by.
Further research is required to explore the potential impact of soil salinity on crop yields.
academicFurther research is required to explore the latent or possible impact of soil salinity on crop yields.
Our marketing strategy targets potential customers who have shown interest in sustainable products.
businessOur marketing strategy targets prospective customers who have shown interest in sustainable products.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
'Possible' simply means something can happen, while 'potential' implies a latent power or capacity for development.
'Potent' means powerful or effective in the present, whereas 'potential' refers to power that is not yet active.
Notas de uso
As an adjective, 'potential' always precedes the noun it modifies. It is heavily used in academic writing to discuss hypotheses or theoretical outcomes.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Late Latin 'potentialis', from Latin 'potentia' meaning 'power' or 'force'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, especially in education and business, identifying and nurturing 'potential' is seen as a vital path to success.
Quiz rápido
The investors are looking for startups with high ___ for global expansion.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: potential
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