Definitions
- Referring to something that is incomplete or unfinished. - Talking about a situation where only a portion of something has been done or achieved. - Describing a condition where something is not entirely true or accurate.
- Referring to a degree or extent that is less than complete or absolute. - Talking about a situation where something is not entirely true or accurate. - Describing a condition where something is moderately true or accurate.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words indicate a degree of incompleteness or inaccuracy.
- 2Both words are used to modify adjectives or adverbs.
- 3Both words suggest a level of uncertainty or ambiguity.
- 4Both words can be used to soften the impact of a negative statement.
- 5Both words can be used to express a moderate degree of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Extent: Partially suggests a larger degree of incompleteness or inaccuracy than somewhat.
- 2Usage: Partially is often used to describe physical objects or actions, while somewhat is more commonly used to describe abstract concepts or qualities.
- 3Intensity: Somewhat suggests a lower degree of intensity or magnitude than partially.
- 4Connotation: Partially can have a negative connotation, implying that something is lacking or incomplete, while somewhat is more neutral and can be used to express a range of emotions.
- 5Formality: Somewhat is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while partially is more commonly used in technical or specialized language.
Remember this!
Partially and somewhat are synonyms that both indicate a degree of incompleteness or inaccuracy. However, partially suggests a larger degree of incompleteness or inaccuracy than somewhat, and is often used to describe physical objects or actions. On the other hand, somewhat suggests a lower degree of intensity or magnitude than partially, and is more commonly used to describe abstract concepts or qualities.
