C2
partially vs partly vs patchily
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| partiallyadverb/ˈpɑːr.ʃəl.i/ | Meaning not completely, but to some degree | Goes with partially responsible | Example The road was partially blocked by a fallen tree. |
| partlyadverb/ˈpɑːrt.li/ | Meaning Not completely; to some degree but not all. | Goes with — | Example The delay was partly my fault because I left late. |
| patchilyadverb/ˈpætʃ.ɪ.li/ | Meaning in an uneven way, with some parts good, present or covered and other parts not | Goes with patchily distributed | Example The paint had been applied patchily, so the old color showed through. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Moss tends to grow on north-facing walls.