English Reference
Idiom idiom

potential for sth


the possibility that something will develop or happen in the future.


SIMPLE

“This old house has a lot of potential for improvement.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The manager saw great potential for growth in the new employee and offered her extra training.”

COMPLEX

“The scientist argued that the new discovery held significant potential for changing how we treat chronic diseases in the future.”

Last updated April 22, 2026