Cool MateMeaning of Partially
partly; not completely
In simple words: Not completely; a little bit.
Partially in a sentence
- The road was partially blocked by a fallen tree.
- It’s only partially true.
- It's a partially enclosed bay where fresh and salt water mix.
- Many of the images are partially hidden by captions.
- The plan was only partially successful.
- When partially cooked, pasta has a slightly transparent look.
- Machines replaced, at least partially, the skills of human workers.
How to use Partially
Use this word when something is done to some extent but not entirely. It's suitable for academic and everyday contexts but may sound too formal in casual speech.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'part' in 'partially' — it's just a part of something!
Related words
Collocations with Partially
- partially completed
- partially responsible
- partially understood
Opposites of Partially
Common mistakes with Partially
- Confused with 'participle' due to similar sound.
- Using 'partially' when 'completely' was intended.
- Forgetting to use it with a verb or adjective.
Partially appears in
Partially in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جزئيًا
مش كامل، يعني شوية بس.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আংশিকভাবে
পুরোপুরি নয়; অল্প।
- GermanDeutsch
Teilweise
Nicht ganz; ein bisschen.
- SpanishEspañol
Parcialmente
No del todo; un poquito.
- Persianفارسی
تا حدی
نه کاملاً؛ یه کم.
- FrenchFrançais
Partiellement
Pas complètement ; un peu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आंशिक रूप से
पूरी तरह से नहीं; थोड़ा सा।
- ItalianItaliano
Parzialmente
Non del tutto; un pochino.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Parcialmente
Não totalmente; um pouco.
- RussianРусский
Частично
Не полностью; немного.
- Urduاردو
جزوی طور پر
مکمل طور پر نہیں؛ تھوڑا سا۔
- Chinese中文
部分地, 在一定程度上
不是全部；有一点点。
More words like Partially
- Partly
- Somewhat
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Partially
What does Partially mean?
Not completely; a little bit.
What is the definition of Partially?
partly; not completely
How do you use Partially in a sentence?
The road was partially blocked by a fallen tree.
Can you give another example of Partially?
It’s only partially true.
What are synonyms for Partially?
Common alternatives include partly, incompletely, somewhat, to some extent, not fully.
What is the opposite of Partially?
Opposite meanings include completely, entirely, wholly.
What words go with Partially?
It commonly pairs with partially completed, partially responsible, partially understood.
What are common mistakes when using Partially?
Confused with 'participle' due to similar sound. Using 'partially' when 'completely' was intended. Forgetting to use it with a verb or adjective.
How do you pronounce Partially?
US: /["/ˈpɑːrʃəli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɑːʃəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Partially?
Use this word when something is done to some extent but not entirely. It's suitable for academic and everyday contexts but may sound too formal in casual speech.
What CEFR level is Partially?
"Partially" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.