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Potent Definition & Meaning

potent
adjective
  1. having great influence
  2. having or wielding force or authority; "providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons"
  3. having a strong physiological or chemical effect; "a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea", "a stiff drink"
  4. (of a male) capable of copulation

"Potent" in song lyrics

See how potent is used in real songs:

  • "Then again did I mention I'm potent"
    Aceyalone — Anywhere You Go
  • "Patrons and their pseudo potent"
    Aesop Rock — Appleseed Intro
  • "Black kid, french braids, and he keep it potent"
    ASAP Rocky — Acid Drip

Usage tips for "potent"

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Frequently asked questions

What does potent mean?
having great influence having or wielding force or authority; "providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons" having a strong physiological or chemical effect; "a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea", "a stiff drink" (of a male) capable of copulation
What part of speech is potent?
Potent is an adjective.
How many definitions does potent have?
Potent has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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