promising

adjective B2

Meaning

The term "promising" refers to something that shows potential for success or improvement in the future.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "promising" with "promise," as they have different grammatical functions.

Example Sentences

The company has shown promising results in its recent financial report .
The new student showed a promising talent in playing the piano .
The young scientist showed promising results in her latest experiment .

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