potential
gb/pətˈɛnʃəl/ us/pətˈɛnʃəl/
B1
انگریزی
~ 1900
معانی
0 معانی
اسم
B1
entity
1
possibility of future success or growth
The ability to grow, improve, or be successful in the future.
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone/something] has potential
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'potential' with 'potent', but 'potent' means 'very strong or powerful'.
ہم معنی الفاظ
promise (Suggests signs of future success, often in talent or skill.)
متضاد الفاظ
limitation (Refers to a restriction that prevents growth or success.)
لفظی تراکیب
great potential
|full potential
|untapped potential
|realize potential
|show potential
موضوعات
personal_development
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
potential [problem/benefit/candidate/etc.]
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
possible (General term for something that might happen or exist.)
متضاد الفاظ
impossible (Something that cannot happen or exist.)
لفظی تراکیب
potential danger
|potential customer
|potential solution
|potential outcome
موضوعات
general
|prediction
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- This is a potential problem.
- He is a potential winner.
- There is a potential danger on the road.
اسم
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.
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse 'potential energy' with 'kinetic energy', which is energy of movement.
ہم معنی الفاظ
stored energy (Non-technical phrase meaning energy kept in position or form.)
متضاد الفاظ
kinetic energy (Energy of an object in motion, opposite of stored energy.)
لفظی تراکیب
potential energy
|electric potential
موضوعات
science
|physics
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The ball has potential energy at the top.
- Water behind a dam has potential energy.
- A battery has electric potential.
گرامر
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IPA
GB/pətˈɛnʃəl/
US/pətˈɛnʃəl/
ہجا بندی اور زور
po - ten - tial (3 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: potential
Noun
- Base: potential
- Plural: potential, potentials
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
full potential
1/fˈʊl pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
maximum possible ability or level
The best or highest level that someone or something can be.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- The region has a lot of untapped potential for tourism.
- He has untapped potential as a writer.