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PARTIALLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PARTIALLY?

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Partially as an Adverb
Definitions of "Partially" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Partially" as an adverb (18 Words)
Usage Examples of "Partially" as an adverb
Associations of "Partially" (30 Words)

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.*