Partially — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē/ par·tial·ly

Meaning & Definition of Partially

Partially (adverb)

  1. to some extent, in some degree
  2. in a biased manner, with partiality

Partially (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in some measure or degree

    "the construction project is only partially complete"

    similar: half, halfway, incompletely, part, partly, partway, in part
    related: fragmentarily, enough, fairly, kindly (chiefly Southern), kind of, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, somewhat, sort of
    opposite: all, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, quite, totally, utterly, wholly
    near: absolutely, dead, downright, plain, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, greatly, highly, hugely, particularly, very

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Partially

The most common words with a similar meaning to Partially:

half, halfway, incompletely, part, partly, partway, in part

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Partially

Words with the opposite meaning of Partially:

all, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, quite, totally, utterly, wholly

Related Words for Partially

fragmentarily, enough, fairly, kindly, kind of, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, somewhat, sort of

Near Antonyms of Partially

absolutely, dead, downright, plain, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, greatly, highly, hugely, particularly, very

Origin & Etymology of Partially

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Partially

Words & Phrases Containing Partially

partially ordered

Frequently Asked Questions about Partially

What does "Partially" mean?

"Partially" means to some extent, in some degree. As an adverb, it is defined as: to some extent, in some degree.

What is another word for "Partially"?

Other words for "Partially" include half, halfway, incompletely, part, partly, partway and in part. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Partially" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Partially"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Partially". Common alternatives include half, halfway, incompletely, part, partly, partway and in part.

What is the opposite of "Partially"?

Antonyms of "Partially" include all, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, quite and totally. Near antonyms include absolutely, dead, downright and plain.

How do you use "Partially" in a sentence?

Examples of "Partially" in a sentence: "the construction project is only partially complete".

Is "Partially" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Partially" is an adverb.

Is "Partially" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Partially" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Partially"?

"Partially" is pronounced /ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē/ and divided into syllables as par·tial·ly.