Definition
potential: possible
potentially: possibly, with a chance of happening
to have potential: to possess a capacity, an ability for something
This idea has potential, but we need to work on it a little more before it is ready.
- "I have narrowed down Edward's DNA signature to four potential fathers."
- "I have included the potential daddies below."
- "The most contagious (and potentially fatal) strain of the virus, called H5N1, has the potential to decimate the global bird population."
- "We also offer 2 months of paternity leave, which may be of interest if you have your eye on a potential father from the staff!"
- "The one with my four potential mothers?"
- "Subject: Potential investor to visit offices next Tuesday"
- "I've rounded up all the potential murder suspects there for interrogation!"
- "The most contagious (and potentially fatal) strain of the virus, called H5N1, has the potential to decimate the global bird population."
- "The photographs, taken by current Delavigne special assistant Brian Jones, are not only titillating an audience of people with nothing better to do, but also have the potential to reflect poorly on the Delavigne Corporation."
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