English

potential

pəˈtɛnʃəl, po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl, pəˈtenʃ(ə)l, poʊˈten.ʃəl
Meaning: having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl, pəˈtenʃ(ə)l, poʊˈten.ʃəl

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Example sentences

The company is looking for potential buyers for its new product.
The company is looking for potential buyers for its new product.
He was completely ignorant of the potential dangers.
He was completely ignorant of the potential dangers.
The benefits of the new project far outweigh the potential risks.
The benefits of the new project far outweigh the potential risks.
The castle walls were built to keep out any potential invaders.
The castle walls were built to keep out any potential invaders.

Usage Notes

Used before a noun to describe someone or something that could possibly be or happen.

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