TransWikia.com

"Potential of" or "potential for"?

English Language & Usage Asked on August 25, 2021

Which sentence should I use?

  1. The potential for wind energy in Germany?
  2. The potential of wind energy in Germany?

One Answer

As a native speaker I would say you could use either. To me "potential for" means the possibility of it working.Potentially it might work but it might not. Using "potential of" means to what extent it could be used. For example, how many people it might benefit, how it might reduce cost, how it might attract business, etc.

Answered by Thomas Francis Thibeault on August 25, 2021

Add your own answers!

Ask a Question

Get help from others!

© 2024 TransWikia.com. All rights reserved. Sites we Love: PCI Database, UKBizDB, Menu Kuliner, Sharing RPP