potential
intermediateB2/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ · po-ten-tial
The ability or capacity to develop, succeed, or become something in the future.
Meanings
The ability or capacity to develop, succeed, or become something in the future.
آنے والے مستقبل میں ترقی، کامیابی، یا کچھ بننے کی صلاحیت یا قابلیت۔
صلاحیت
salahiyat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- hidden potential
- potential growth
- potential benefits
Example Sentences
She has the potential to become a great leader.
اس میں ایک عظیم رہنما بننے کی صلاحیت ہے۔
Is mein aik azeem rehnuma banne ki salahiyat hai.
The project demonstrates the potential for innovation.
یہ منصوبہ جدت کی صلاحیت کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔
Yeh mansooba jadat ki salahiyat ko zahir karta hai.
Recognizing your potential is the first step to success.
اپنی صلاحیت کو پہچاننا کامیابی کی طرف پہلا قدم ہے۔
Apni salahiyat ko pehchanana kamiyabi ki taraf pehla qadam hai.
Easily Confused With
Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
مستقبل میں ترقی کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھتا یا ظاہر کرتا ہوا۔
مستقبل میں ممکنہ
mustaqbil mein mumkinah
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- potential issues
- potential clients
- potential threats
Example Sentences
She presented a potential solution to the problem.
اس نے مسئلے کا ایک ممکنہ حل پیش کیا۔
Us ne maslay ka aik mumkinah hal pesh kiya.
The new reforms are expected to have potential benefits.
نئے اصلاحات سے ممکنہ فوائد ہونے کی توقع ہے۔
Naye islaahaat se mumkinah fawaid honay ki tawaqqo hai.
This potential discovery could change everything.
یہ ممکنہ دریافت سب کچھ بدل سکتی ہے۔
Yeh mumkinah daryaft sab kuch badal sakti hai.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a light bulb that represents ideas waiting to be turned on.
Imagine a seed growing into a tree, symbolizing potential growth.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تغیر کی باتوں میں پوشیدہ ہیں سب راز، ہر دل کے خوابوں میں ہے ایک دنیا نئی۔
Taghayyur ki baaton mein poshida hain sab raaz, Har dil ke khwabon mein hai aik dunya nai.
In matters of change lie all secrets, In every heart's dreams is a new world.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوؤ گے، وہی کاٹیں گے۔
Jo booge, wahi kaatain ge.
As you sow, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "potentia" — power, capacity
First known use: 14th century
The word 'potential' has its roots in Latin, where 'potentia' means power or capacity. It has evolved into English through Middle French.