What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “chiefly”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “chiefly”

The antonyms of chiefly are partly and somewhat. The antonyms partly and somewhat convey a sense of incompleteness or partiality. They imply that something is not entirely or wholly true.

Explore all Antonyms of “chiefly”

• partly
• somewhat

Definitions and Examples of partly, somewhat

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

partly

To some extent; not completely.

Example

I am partly responsible for the project's failure.

somewhat

To a moderate extent; not very much.

Example

I am somewhat familiar with the topic, but I need to do more research.

Key Differences: partly vs somewhat

• 1. Partly suggests that something is incomplete or only partially true.
• 2. Somewhat suggests that something is only moderately true or not very much.

Effective Usage of partly, somewhat

• 1. Clarify Meaning: Use partly and somewhat to clarify the degree or extent of something.
• 2. Express Uncertainty: Use somewhat to express uncertainty or lack of confidence in a statement.
• 3. Qualify Statements: Use partly to qualify statements that are not entirely true.

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Remember this!

The antonyms partly and somewhat convey a sense of incompleteness or partiality. Use these words to clarify the degree or extent of something, express uncertainty, or qualify statements that are not entirely true.