What is the antonym of “completely”?
The antonyms of completely are partially and incompletely. These words convey the opposite meaning of completely, which means to do something in its entirety or to the fullest extent.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
partially
To some extent; not completely.
Example
She was only partially satisfied with the service at the restaurant.
incompletely
Not fully or completely done; lacking completeness.
Example
He incompletely understood the instructions and made a mistake.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Partially implies that something is done to some extent but not completely, while incompletely suggests that something is not fully or completely done.
- 2Partially is a complementary antonym, while incompletely is a gradable antonym.
Good things to know
- 1Clarify Meaning: Use partially and incompletely to clarify the degree of completion of an action or task.
- 2Express Dissatisfaction: Use incompletely to express dissatisfaction with a job or task that was not done to satisfaction.
- 3Negotiate: Use partially to negotiate terms or conditions that are not fully agreed upon.
Remember this!
The antonyms of completely are partially and incompletely. Partially implies that something is done to some extent but not completely, while incompletely suggests that something is not fully or completely done. Use these words to clarify the degree of completion of an action or task, express dissatisfaction, or negotiate terms or conditions.
