CEFR B2

potent

adjective

Meaning

Having a strong effect on your body or mind, as a drug or piece of writing does.

Examples

The drug is very potent and should only be taken in small doses.
His speech was potent, stirring up deep emotions in the crowd.

Synonyms: strong, powerful, effective, impactful, forceful

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potent (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊ.tənt/

Definition

Having a strong effect on your body or mind, as a drug or piece of writing does.

Examples

The drug is very potent and should only be taken in small doses.
His speech was potent, stirring up deep emotions in the crowd.
The potent aroma of the coffee filled the entire house.

How to Use potent

potent effect (collocation): A strong influence or result. — "The potent effect of the medicine was felt immediately."
potent weapon (collocation): A very effective tool or means of achieving something. — "His sharp wit was his most potent weapon in any debate."

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