Definition of Potential

likely to happen or become

Examples of Potential in a sentence

Because the building has a gas leak that poses a potential risk to residents, it is being evacuated.  🔊

I did not feel nervous about the operation because I knew the potential risks were few and rare.  🔊

When Harry saw the sinkhole in the road, he called the city works department and reported the potential hazard.  🔊

If you work hard enough, a potential customer will become a customer.  🔊

Since you have small children, you should avoid the potential risk of a drug overdose by locking all of your medications in a cabinet.  🔊

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