potentially
potentially · more potentially · most potentially
In a manner showing much potentialIn a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.
/pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/
» That could potentially become a problem.
Meaning
2 sensesIn a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.
(obsolete)Powerfully, strongly.
More definitions
- with a possibility of becoming actual
Examples
43 sentencesThat could potentially become a problem.
Potentially, this disease could kill thousands.
This is potentially your problem.
That is potentially our problem.
Potentially, that could happen again.
Translations
5 languagesForms
more potentially, most potentially| Comparative | more potentially Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most potentially |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedpotential
Derivedequipotentially
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb