The Opposite(Antonym) of “partly”
The antonyms of partly are completely, totally, and entirely. These antonyms convey a sense of completeness or wholeness, indicating that something is done to the fullest extent possible.
Explore all Antonyms of “partly”
Definitions and Examples of completely, totally, entirely
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To the fullest extent; in every way or regard.
Example
She was completely exhausted after running the marathon.
In every respect; completely or entirely.
Example
The company was totally unprepared for the sudden surge in demand.
Completely; to the exclusion of all else.
Example
I entirely agree with your point of view.
Key Differences: completely vs totally vs entirely
- 1Completely emphasizes the idea of totality or completeness, while partly suggests incompleteness or partiality.
- 2Totally conveys a sense of completeness or wholeness, while partly suggests that something is incomplete or unfinished.
- 3Entirely indicates that something is complete and whole, while partly suggests that something is incomplete or only partially finished.
Effective Usage of completely, totally, entirely
- 1Writing: Use these antonyms to express the degree of completion of an action or task.
- 2Speaking: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to emphasize the completeness or incompleteness of a situation.
- 3Reading: Look out for these antonyms in texts to understand the degree of completion of an action or task.
Remember this!
The antonyms of partly are completely, totally, and entirely. These antonyms convey a sense of completeness or wholeness, indicating that something is done to the fullest extent possible. Use these words to express the degree of completion of an action or task, emphasize the completeness or incompleteness of a situation, and understand the degree of completion of an action or task in texts.