The Opposite(Antonym) of “entirely”
The antonyms of entirely are partially, incompletely, and somewhat. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of completeness or totality. They indicate that something is not complete, whole, or fully done.
Explore all Antonyms of “entirely”
Definitions and Examples of partially, incompletely, somewhat
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To some extent; not completely.
Example
She was only partially satisfied with the service at the restaurant.
Not fully or completely done.
Example
The project was left incompletely finished due to a lack of resources.
To a moderate extent; not entirely or completely.
Example
He was somewhat interested in the new job offer.
Key Differences: partially vs incompletely vs somewhat
- 1Partially implies that something is done to some extent, but not completely.
- 2Incompletely suggests that something is not fully or properly done.
- 3Somewhat indicates that something is done to a moderate extent, but not entirely.
Effective Usage of partially, incompletely, somewhat
- 1Clarify Meaning: Use these antonyms to express the degree of completeness or totality of something.
- 2Provide Context: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to provide more context and clarity.
- 3Enrich Vocabulary: Learn and use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary and improve your communication skills.
Remember this!
The antonyms of entirely convey the opposite meaning of completeness or totality. Partially implies something is done to some extent, incompletely suggests something is not fully done, and somewhat indicates something is done to a moderate extent. Use these antonyms to clarify meaning, provide context, and enrich your vocabulary.
