What does potentially mean?
What does potentially mean?
existing in possibility
Is potentially a word?
potentially Add to list Share. Use the adverb potentially to describe something that could happen or might be true. Your backyard leaf burning project, for example, is potentially dangerous. When there’s a possibility of something occurring or becoming reality, use the word potentially.
What is the correct spelling of potential?
Correct spelling for the English word “potential” is [pətˈɛnʃə͡l], [pətˈɛnʃəl], [p_ə_t_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_əl] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Does potentially mean maybe?
As adverbs the difference between potentially and maybe is that potentially is in a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way while maybe is .
Does potentially mean possibly?
As adverbs the difference between potentially and possibly is that potentially is in a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way while possibly is (modifying a clause or predicate).
What’s another word for possibly?
What is another word for possibly?
maybe | perhaps |
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imaginably | credibly |
reasonably | mayhaps |
plausibly | quite possibly |
presumably | theoretically |
What’s another word for potentially?
What is another word for potentially?
possibly | maybe |
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most likely | could be |
it could be | it is conceivable |
it is possible | surely |
hypothetically | hopefully |
What do you call a person with potential?
In philosophy and bioethics, potential (future) person (in plural, sometimes termed potential people) has been defined as an entity which is not currently a person but which is capable of developing into a person, given certain biologically and/or technically possible conditions.
Which word has the opposite meaning of the word peripheral?
Antonyms: middlemost, median, bifocal, middle(a), centric, halfway, basic, medial, amidship, central, centered, midway, center(a), centrical, focal, midmost, nuclear, bicentric. peripheral(adj)
What can I say instead of i hope?
What is another word for I hope?
hopefully | here’s hoping |
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God willing | with luck |
all being well | fingers crossed |
touch wood | if all goes well |
if everything turns out all right | it is to be hoped that |
Does hopefully mean hope?
1 : in a way that expresses desire with an expectation of fulfillment : in a hopeful manner gazed up at us hopefully. 2 : it is hoped : I hope : we hope hopefully the rain will end soon.
Is hopefully correct?
Hopefully means “in a hopeful manner.” We looked hopefully to the future. Some usage experts object to the use of hopefully as a sentence adverb, apparently on grounds of clarity. To be safe, avoid using hopefully in sentences such as the following: Hopefully, your son will recover soon.
Does hopefully mean yes or no?
Grammar. The adverb hopefully means ‘wanting the answer to be yes’: …
What does happily mean?
in a happy manner; with pleasure. by good fortune; providentially; luckily. felicitously; appropriately; aptly: a happily turned phrase.
What does I hope so means?
—used to say that one wants something to happen or be true and thinks it could happen or be true “Will you be able to come to the party?” “I hope so.”
Is hope so negative?
In general, when you say “I hope not” to a negative statement, you agree that what the other person said is undesirable; the “not” is an echo of the negation in the original sentence, not a new “not” to negate the original negation. You wouldn’t really say “I hope so” to a negative statement under normal circumstances.
How do you respond to Let’s hope?
When someone says ‘I hope all is well with you’, this a respectful sign showing genuine care and regard. In this case, it would be best to reciprocate what the other person has said, to show that you accept their sentiments. You could reply by saying, ‘I hope all is well with you too, thank you for asking! ‘.
What’s the difference between hope and hopefully?
What is the difference between ‘hopefully’ and ‘I hope’? ‘Hopefully’ is an adverb, so it modifies a verb. It means in a hopeful manner. To be hopeful means to be full of hope, or showing and feeling a sense of hope.
How do you use hopefully in a sentence?
Hopefully sentence example
- Hopefully they would come visit sometime.
- Jake asked hopefully , reappearing in the bathroom doorway.
- Hopefully things would settle down for them now, but it was comforting knowing that their love was strong enough to survive the worst.
- Hopefully he’ll come around.
How do you say hope so?
Synonyms
- hope this.
- hope with all my heart.
- i certainly hope.
- i certainly hope so.
- i do hope so.
- i expect so.
- i fully expect.
- i hope i am.
What means hope not?
—used to say that one wants something not to happen or to not be true “Will you have to miss the party?” “I hope not.”
How do you use the word hope not in a sentence?
I hope not, because I can’t see it myself. Red for good luck, and I hoped not for blood. My constituents who are in prison – I hope not for too long – are becoming increasingly disaffected. “I promise I won’t do it again.” “I certainly hope not, ” replied her mother.
Is I hope not grammatically correct?
“I hope not” is the standard response. Nobody says “I don’t hope so”. In theory, it is grammatically correct ( we can say “I don’t think so”, for example), but it is never used. In terms of usage, therefore, “I hope not” is the only correct response.