Arguably vs Potentially

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Arguably

Top 2000 (courant)C1adverb

Potentially

Top 2000 (courant)B2adverb
 ArguablyPotentially
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈɑːɡjuəbli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/pəˈtenʃəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pəˈtenʃəli/"]/
SensIt can be said that something is true.It means something might happen or could be true.
ExempleHe is arguably the best actor of his generation.a potentially dangerous situation
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRC1B2
Nature grammaticaleadverbadverb
Collocationsarguably the best, arguably true, arguably effectivepotentially dangerous, potentially useful, potentially harmful, potentially beneficial, potentially effective
Antonymesundeniably, certainly, definitely, incontrovertiblydefinitely, certainly
Erreurs fréquentesUsing 'arguably' too strongly without supporting evidence., Confusing it with 'arguably' as a noun., Forgetting to follow it with a specific claim or statement.Using 'potentially' in place of 'actually', Confusing 'potentially' with 'probably', Overusing 'potentially' in informal speech
Notes d'usageUse 'arguably' when making a statement that can be supported with evidence. It is often used in discussions or debates but may be too strong for casual conversation.Use 'potentially' when discussing possibilities or probabilities. It's suitable for both spoken and written English but may feel too formal in casual conversations.

Questions fréquentes : Arguably vs Potentially

Quelle est la différence entre Arguably et Potentially ?

Arguably: It can be said that something is true. Potentially: It means something might happen or could be true.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Arguably et Potentially ?

Arguably est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Arguably et Potentially sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Arguably: C1, Potentially: B2 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Arguably et Potentially ?

Arguably: adverb, Potentially: adverb.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Arguably: He is arguably the best actor of his generation. Potentially: a potentially dangerous situation

Puis-je utiliser Arguably et Potentially de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Arguably et Potentially sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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