Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with potential in American Collocation
potential
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/pəˈtenʃ(ə)l/
danger or harm
damage
danger
harm
hazard
liability
loss
risk
threat
Building sites are full of potential hazards that can present a real threat to personal safety.
problem
barrier
conflict
difficulty
pitfall
problem
The joy of coming parenthood is often coupled with fear about potential problems.
benefit
advantage
benefit
gain
saving
solution
People need to understand the potential economic benefits that can result from environmental protection.
effect
consequence
effect
impact
implication
The police were concerned at the potential impact of a march on good community relations.
provider of something
bidder
buyer
client
customer
donor
employer
funder
investor
partner
purchaser
source
sponsor
supplier
user
She was showing a potential buyer around the house.
receiver of something
applicant
audience
beneficiary
candidate
employee
recruit
target
We are responsible for selecting new students from potential applicants.