likely vs potential
potential vs likelylikely is not a noun while potential is a noun.
likely and potential both are adjectives.
likely is an adverb but potential is not an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| likely | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| potential | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
likely and potential
are synonyms defined as:
- likely and potential: expected to become or be; in prospect
| likely (noun) | potential (noun) |
|---|---|
| the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts | |
| the inherent capacity for coming into being |
| likely (adjective) | potential (adjective) |
|---|---|
| has a good chance of being the case or of coming about | existing in possibility |
| within the realm of credibility | expected to become or be; in prospect |
| expected to become or be; in prospect |
| likely (adverb) | potential (adverb) |
|---|---|
| with considerable certainty; without much doubt |
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