potential
gb/pətˈɛnʃəl/ us/pətˈɛnʃəl/
B1
英語
~ 1900
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
possibility of future success or growth
The ability to grow, improve, or be successful in the future.
用法パターン：
[someone/something] has potential
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'potential' with 'potent', but 'potent' means 'very strong or powerful'.
類義語
promise (Suggests signs of future success, often in talent or skill.)
対義語
limitation (Refers to a restriction that prevents growth or success.)
コロケーション
great potential
|full potential
|untapped potential
|realize potential
|show potential
テーマ
personal_development
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She has great potential as a leader.
- This new technology has the potential to change the industry.
- The young athlete showed incredible potential during the tryouts.
学習者向け例文
- He has great potential in music.
- This idea has potential to make money.
- The student has big potential for success.
adjective
B1
property
2
possible but not yet real
Able to become something in the future, but not yet real.
用法パターン：
potential [problem/benefit/candidate/etc.]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'possible' instead of 'potential' when they mean 'capable of developing in the future'. 'Potential' often implies a capacity rather than just chance.
類義語
possible (General term for something that might happen or exist.)
対義語
impossible (Something that cannot happen or exist.)
コロケーション
potential danger
|potential customer
|potential solution
|potential outcome
テーマ
general
|prediction
|core_vocabulary
例文
- We need to consider all potential risks before starting.
- She is a potential candidate for the job.
- This is a potential solution to our problem.
学習者向け例文
- This is a potential problem.
- He is a potential winner.
- There is a potential danger on the road.
名詞
technical
B2
entity
3
energy due to position or condition
Energy an object has because of where it is or what it is like, not because it is moving.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'potential energy' with 'kinetic energy', which is energy of movement.
類義語
stored energy (Non-technical phrase meaning energy kept in position or form.)
対義語
kinetic energy (Energy of an object in motion, opposite of stored energy.)
コロケーション
potential energy
|electric potential
テーマ
science
|physics
例文
- A rock at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy.
- The battery stores electrical potential until used.
- Scientists measured the electric potential across the circuit.
学習者向け例文
- The ball has potential energy at the top.
- Water behind a dam has potential energy.
- A battery has electric potential.
文法
辞書形
potential
IPA
GB/pətˈɛnʃəl/
US/pətˈɛnʃəl/
音節・強勢
po - ten - tial （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: potential
Noun
- Base: potential
- Plural: potential, potentials
関連語
表現
full potential
1/fˈʊl pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
maximum possible ability or level
The best or highest level that someone or something can be.
例文
- She finally reached her full potential as an artist.
- The program helps students achieve their full potential.
reach one's potential
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ wˈʌnz pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
achieve maximum ability possible
To become as good as you can be.
例文
- With guidance, she reached her full potential.
- The coach helps players reach their potential.
untapped potential
1/ʌntˈæpt pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
unused ability or resources
Ability or resources that have not been used yet.
例文
- The region has a lot of untapped potential for tourism.
- He has untapped potential as a writer.