B2adverbacademicscience
US/pəˈten.ʃəl.i/
UK/pəˈten.ʃəl.i/
possibly happening or true in the future, even if it is not yet
In context
Leaving food out in the heat is potentially dangerous.
The new drug could potentially save thousands of lives.
This is a potentially serious problem for small farmers.
Words that go with potentially
adverb + adjective
- potentially dangerousDriving in floods is potentially dangerous.
- potentially seriousIgnoring the warning could be potentially serious.
- potentially harmfulSome cleaning products are potentially harmful.
- potentially fatalThe infection is potentially fatal if not treated.
- potentially usefulThis data is potentially useful for future research.
adverb + verb
- could potentiallyThe storm could potentially cut power for days.