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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
If something has potential, it has the possibility to become something greater than it is now, or it makes it possible for certain things to happen. These things can be good things or they can be bad things.
The dark clouds in the sky showed potential for a big storm.Because of the potential for injury, no sharp objects are kept near the small children.Dana's boss said that her idea made a lot of sense and that it had great potential.- synonyms:
- promise
- similar words:
- power, prospect
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| definition 2: |
If someone has potential, they have a certain skill or ability that could be developed into something much bigger.
Maya's art teacher thinks Maya has a lot of potential as an artist.The coach believes that Jamie has the potential to be a great athlete.- synonyms:
- aptitude, capacity, promise
- similar words:
- ability, gift, talent
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| related words: |
aptitude, charge |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
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If something is a potential problem, then it is possible that it will become a problem. If something is a potential danger, then it is a thing that could possibly cause harm. If someone is a potential friend, then they are the type of person that you could possibly become friends with.
Ice on the road is always a potential danger for drivers.Scientists believe that this new drug has great potential benefit in treating illness.- synonyms:
- possible
- antonyms:
- actual
- similar words:
- dormant, likely, probable
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