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The puppy has potential to become a great guide dog.
What does Potential mean?
possible but not yet real.
Dictionary definition
Possible in the future but not yet actual.
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Potential in a sentence
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A new idea may have strong potential if it solves a real problem.
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The coach noticed the player’s potential before others did.
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What does potential mean?
Potential means possible but not yet real.
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Possible is close in meaning to potential.
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WordPotential.
Partadjective.
MeaningPotential means possible but not yet real.
ExampleExample: The puppy has potential to become a great guide dog.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- puh · ten · shul
- Strongest beat
- ten
- Ending
- shul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ten.
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Synonyms
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possibleSimilar meaning.
promisingSimilar meaning.
Antonyms
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actualOpposite or contrasting meaning.
impossibleOpposite or contrasting meaning.
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Potential word family
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potential
adverb
potentially
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