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impartial vs partial
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| impartialadjective/ɪmˈpɑːr.ʃəl/ | Meaning not supporting any side in an argument or competition, and fair to everyone | Goes with impartial advice | Example A referee must stay impartial, even when the home crowd is shouting. |
| partialadjective/ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/ | Meaning not complete; only affecting or including part of something | Goes with partial success | Example The plan was only a partial success because we ran out of money. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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