Sunday, September 16, 2018

adverbs - Difference between "partly" and "partially"



What is the difference between partly and partially? An example of usage for each word would be great.


Answer



Partially is mostly used in contexts involving non-tangible description of things.




Example:




Your views are partially correct.




Whereeas partly is preferred for tangible description.



Example:





The construction is partly built on stone.




Moreover, 'partially' is more abstract and concrete w.r.t usage than that of 'partly'.



Try to think of it this way:



Specific and concretely describing





'half of the liquid' partly goes more with this.




Vague and non specific description




'Some of the liquid' partially is more apt here.




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