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The synonyms of “Partially” are: in part, part, partly, to some degree, to some extent, not totally, not wholly, not entirely, not fully, relatively, moderately, up to a point, half, somewhat, in some measure, comparatively, slightly, incompletely
Partially as an Adverb
Definitions of "Partially" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “partially” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- Only in part; to a limited extent.
- In part; in some degree; not wholly.
- To some extent; in some degree; not wholly.
Synonyms of "Partially" as an adverb (18 Words)
comparatively | To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively. Inflation was comparatively low. |
half | To the extent of half. The glass was half full. |
in part | To or toward the inside of. |
in some measure | To or toward the inside of. |
incompletely | In an partial or unfinished manner. Most specimens are incompletely preserved. |
moderately | To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. The event was moderately successful. |
not entirely | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
not fully | To the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full’ in this sense is used as a combining form. |
not totally | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
not wholly | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
part | To some extent partly often used to contrast different parts of something. The city is now part slum part consumer paradise. |
partly | In part; in some degree; not wholly. You re only partly right. |
relatively | Regarded in comparison with something else rather than absolutely; quite. They were very poor but relatively speaking they had been lucky. |
slightly | (with reference to a person’s build) in a slender way. A slightly built girl. |
somewhat | To certain extent or degree. His arguments were somewhat self contradictory. |
to some degree | Imprecise but fairly close to correct. |
to some extent | Imprecise but fairly close to correct. |
up to a point | To a more central or a more northerly place. |
Usage Examples of "Partially" as an adverb
- A partially open door.
- The work partially fulfills the function of a historical memoir.
- He was partially paralyzed.
Associations of "Partially" (30 Words)
about | In rotation or succession. In just about a minute. |
almost | Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. The place was almost empty. |
approximately | Imprecise but fairly close to correct. Lasted approximately an hour. |
bit | The cutting part of a drill usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press. I fell asleep for a bit. |
convergent | (of thought) tending to follow only well-established patterns. One of the most bizarre examples of convergent evolution concerns the so called periodical cicadas. |
equidistant | At equal distances. The line joins together all points which are equidistant from the two axes. |
fairly | To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. They played fairly. |
few | A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a’; a small but indefinite number. Few women have led troops in battle. |
fractional | Small or tiny in amount. Fractional crystallization. |
half | Half a pint of beer or a similar drink. Half a loaf. |
incomplete | Not full or finished. His thesis is still incomplete. |
intersect | (of two or more things) pass or lie across each other. The area is intersected only by minor roads. |
least | Used in names of very small animals and plants e g least shrew. I never hid the truth least of all from you. |
less | (usually preceded by `no’) lower in quality. Less time to spend with the family. |
little | Used in names of animals and plants that are smaller than related kinds e g little grebe. When she was little she was always getting into scrapes. |
nearly | (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. In the absence of anyone more nearly related I was designated next of kin. |
overlap | A part or amount which overlaps. There was no overlap between their proposals. |
part | In part in some degree not wholly. She played a lot of leading parts. |
partly | In part; in some degree; not wholly. I felt partly to blame. |
portion | The allotment of some amount by dividing something. He ll marry her fast enough when he knows the sum of her portion. |
preferably | More readily or willingly. He would like a place of his own preferably outside the town. |
rather | Used to indicate one’s preference in a particular matter. I rather think he wants me to marry him. |
roadway | A road. |
roughly | With roughness or violence rough is an informal variant for roughly. The narrative is roughly speaking contemporary with the earliest of the gospels. |
section | Divide into sections. A section of face showing the position of the organs of speech. |
several | Separate or respective. Several letters came in the mail. |
slightly | To a small degree; not considerably. They are all slightly different. |
some | To some extent quite a lot. Some forty people came. |
somewhat | To certain extent or degree. Matters have improved somewhat since then. |
superimpose | Place on top of. Can you superimpose the two images. |