potential
/pəˈtenʃl/adjective
उच्चारण पटेन्शल
संभावित, संभावनापूर्ण, जो आगे चलकर हो सकता है
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as synonym
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that can develop into something or be developed in the future; possible
संभावित, संभावनापूर्ण, जो आगे चलकर हो सकता है
- The new mall will bring potential customers to the area.
- a potential danger to the environment
- She is a potential topper if she works on her writing speed.
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- Several potential buyers visited the house on Sunday.
- The study identified potential risks to the project.
- He is a potential candidate for the captain's post.
Synonyms possible likely prospective probable future
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[U] ~ (for/as sth) | ~ (to do sth)
the possibility of something happening or being developed; qualities that exist and can be developed
क्षमता, संभावना, अंतर्निहित योग्यता
- The region has great potential for tourism.
- Radhika has the potential to become a fine teacher.
- He never fulfilled his early potential.
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- The young bowler shows great potential.
- The idea has the potential to change how farmers sell their crops.
- Teachers should help every child reach their full potential.
Synonyms promise capability capacity possibility aptitude
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[U] physics
the difference in voltage between two points in an electric field or circuit
(भौतिकी में) विभव
- Potential difference is measured in volts.
- Current flows from a point of high potential to one of low potential.
- The potential at the positive terminal is higher than at the negative one.
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- Students measured the electric potential at different points of the circuit.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
potential + noun (adjective)
Before a noun it describes someone or something that could become or be something in the future.
संज्ञा से पहले यह ऐसे व्यक्ति या वस्तु का वर्णन करता है जो भविष्य में कुछ बन सकती है।
- The company is looking for potential customers.
- A potential danger of the plan is rising costs.
potential for (doing) sth / to do sth
As a noun, 'potential' shows what can be developed, followed by 'for', or by a to-infinitive.
संज्ञा के रूप में 'potential' उस क्षमता को दर्शाता है जिसे विकसित किया जा सके; इसके बाद 'for' या to-infinitive आता है।
- The region has great potential for tourism.
- She has the potential to become a champion.
fulfil / realise your potential
To use fully the qualities and talents you have is to fulfil or realise your potential.
अपनी योग्यताओं और प्रतिभा का पूरा उपयोग करना 'fulfil' या 'realise your potential' कहलाता है।
- A good teacher helps every child realise his potential.
potentially + adjective
The adverb 'potentially' says that something is possible but has not yet happened.
Adverb 'potentially' बताता है कि कोई बात संभव है, पर अभी हुई नहीं।
- Smoking is potentially fatal.
- The bridge is potentially unsafe in heavy rain.
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adjective + potential
greatenormousuntappedhugefulllimited
- India has untapped potential in solar energy.
verb + potential
realisereachfulfilshowwasteunlock
- Sports academies help young athletes reach their potential.
potential + noun
customerbuyerdangerthreatcandidaterisk
- The bank rejected a potential borrower with no income proof.
potential + for
for growthfor errorfor violencefor improvement
- There is potential for improvement in our rail service.
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- The teacher saw Radhika's potential and encouraged her to take the exam.
शिक्षक ने राधिका की क्षमता को पहचाना और उसे परीक्षा देने के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया।
- Heavy rain is a potential cause of flooding in low areas.
भारी वर्षा निचले इलाकों में बाढ़ का संभावित कारण है।
- The young batsman has the potential to play for India.
इस युवा बल्लेबाज़ में भारत के लिए खेलने की क्षमता है।
- Wasting a child's potential is a loss to the whole nation.
बच्चे की क्षमता को व्यर्थ गँवाना पूरे राष्ट्र की हानि है।
- The potential difference across the wire was measured in volts.
तार के सिरों के बीच के विभवांतर को वोल्ट में मापा गया।
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✗ The medicine is potential harmful for children.
✓ The medicine is potentially harmful for children.
An adjective like 'harmful' is modified by an adverb, so use 'potentially'.
Adjective 'harmful' को adverb बदलता है, इसलिए 'potentially' का प्रयोग होगा।
✗ She is potential winner of the race.
✓ She is a potential winner of the race.
A singular countable noun phrase like 'potential winner' needs an article.
'Potential winner' जैसे एकवचन गणनीय संज्ञा-समूह के साथ article आवश्यक है।
✗ The area has a lot of potentials for investment.
✓ The area has a lot of potential for investment.
In this meaning 'potential' is uncountable and takes no plural -s.
इस अर्थ में 'potential' uncountable है और इसमें बहुवचन -s नहीं लगता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words refer to what may happen or exist later, but each stresses a different thing.
ये शब्द उस ओर संकेत करते हैं जो बाद में हो सकता है, पर हर एक का बल अलग बात पर है।
Qualities or chances that can be developed in the future.
ऐसे गुण या अवसर जो भविष्य में विकसित हो सकते हैं।
- The pitch has the potential to help spinners.
Able to exist or happen, without any idea of development.
जो संभव हो, विकास के किसी भाव के बिना।
- A thunderstorm is possible this evening.
Expected to become something soon, such as a buyer or a bride.
जिसके जल्द कुछ बनने की अपेक्षा हो, जैसे खरीदार या वधू।
- The prospective bridegroom visited the family on Sunday.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
possible likely prospective probable future promise capability capacity possibility aptitude
Antonyms
AaSpelling
po·ten·tial
§Grammar and usage
Potential for sth, potential to do sth.
'potential for sth' और 'potential to do sth' आता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Fulfil or realize your potential, potential customers, a potential threat.
Collocations: fulfil या realize your potential (अपनी क्षमता को पूरा करना), potential customers (संभावित ग्राहक), a potential threat (संभावित ख़तरा)।