partially
gb/pˈɑɹʃəli/ us/pˈɑɹʃəli/
B2
Inglés
~ 7900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B2
property
1
to some extent, not fully
In a way that is not complete; only in part.
Patrón de uso:
partially [adjective/past participle]
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "partially" with "partly". In many sentences they can be used in the same way, but "partially" is a bit more formal and is common with words like "closed", "completed", "funded", or "responsible". Another mistake is using "partially" directly before a noun (e.g. *"a partially of the day"*), which is incorrect; it should modify adjectives or verbs, as in "partially open" or "partially understand".
Sinónimos
partly (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday speech and often used in more casual contexts.)
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incompletely (More formal and technical; focuses strongly on the idea that something is not finished or not whole.)
Antónimos
completely (Shows that something is done or true in full, with nothing missing, which is the opposite of being done or true only in part.)
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entirely (Emphasizes that something is 100% the case, with no limits or exceptions.)
Colocaciones
partially true
|partially closed
|partially completed
|partially funded
|partially responsible
|partially sighted
Temas
core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The road was partially closed after the storm for safety reasons.
- Her explanation was only partially correct, so the teacher asked her to check the details.
- The project is partially funded by the local government and partially by private donors.
- Due to the fire, the building remains partially damaged and cannot be used yet.
- He was found to be partially responsible for the accident.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The store is only partially open today.
- His answer is partially right, but not perfect.
- The house is partially built, so they cannot live in it yet.
- My view of the stage was partially blocked by a tall man.
- She is partially to blame for the problem.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
partially
AFI
GB/pˈɑɹʃəli/
US/pˈɑɹʃəli/
Sílabas y acento
par - tially (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (par)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: partially
- Plural: partiallies
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
partially completed
1/pˈɑɹʃəli kəmplˈitɪd/
fixed phrase
finished but not fully done
Used to describe work or a task that has started and is somewhat finished, but not fully done.
Ejemplos
- The building is only partially completed and still looks like a construction site.
- We had to submit a partially completed report because we ran out of time.
partially funded
1/pˈɑɹʃəli fˈʌndɪd/
fixed phrase
not fully paid for
Used to say that some, but not all, of the money for something has been given.
Ejemplos
- The project is partially funded by the city government.
- Their research was partially funded through private donations.
partially responsible
1/pˈɑɹʃəli ɹispˈɑnsɪbəl/
fixed phrase
sharing some responsibility
Used to say that someone or something caused part of a problem or result, but not all of it.
Ejemplos
- The driver was found partially responsible for the crash.
- Poor planning was partially responsible for the project’s delay.
partially sighted
1/pˈɑɹʃəli sˈaɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
having limited vision
Used to describe a person who can see a little, but not well and not fully.
Ejemplos
- She is partially sighted and uses special software to read documents.
- Support is available for partially sighted students at the university.
partially true
1/pˈɑɹʃəli tɹˈu/
fixed phrase
correct in some ways, not all
Used to say that a statement is right in some ways, but not completely right.
Ejemplos
- His comment about the company’s profits was only partially true.
- The article is partially true, but it leaves out some important facts.