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Session 38

Welcome to English In A Minute. Give us a minute and we'll give you a hot tip about English vocabulary... there's so much to learn! And all taught by your favourite BBC Learning English staff!

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Uses of 'potential'

Beth talks about uses of 'potential'.

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The noun 'potential' refers to the qualities that someone or something has that may be developed and lead to future success. 

"He only started the job this year but he has a lot of potential."

"This recipe has potential. It could be perfect if you make some small changes."

We can also use the noun ‘potential' to mean the possibility of something happening.

"These chemicals have the potential to cause lung damage."

"There is potential for further housing developments in the area."

‘Potential' as an adjective can be used to describe something that could be possible if certain conditions are met. 

"Potential customers are waiting for the price to fall before buying it."

"Be careful near the ocean! There's potential danger."

So, keep watching our videos. You have the potential to be great at English!  

Potential

The noun potential refers to the qualities that someone or something has that may be developed and lead to future success. 

  • He only started the job this year but he has a lot of potential.
  • This recipe has potential. It could be perfect if you make some small changes.

We can also use the noun potential to mean the possibility of something happening.

  • These chemicals have the potential to cause lung damage.
  • There is potential for further housing developments in the area.


Potential as an adjective can be used to describe something that could be possible if certain conditions are met. 

  • Potential customers are waiting for the price to fall before buying it.
  • Be careful near the ocean! There's potential danger.

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