What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stronger
Example
He became stronger after months of weightlifting. [stronger: comparative adjective]
Example
The storm grew stronger as it approached the coast. [stronger: comparative adverb]
Example
This medicine is stronger than the previous one I took. [stronger: comparative adjective]
potent
Example
The potent smell of the flowers filled the room. [potent: adjective]
Example
She is a potent leader who inspires her team to achieve great things. [potent: adjective]
Example
The scandal had a potent effect on the politician's career. [potent: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stronger is more common in everyday language, while potent is less frequently used and more formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between stronger and potent?
Potent is more formal than stronger and is often used in academic or technical writing to describe the effectiveness of a substance or situation.
