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Partially vs Dabble - What's the difference?

partially | dabble |

As an adverb partially

is to a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

As a verb dabble is

to partially wet (something) by splashing or dipping; connotes playfulness.

partially

English

Adverb

(-)
  • To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.
  • dabble

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To partially wet (something) by splashing or dipping; connotes playfulness.
  • The children sat on the dock and dabbled their feet in the water.
  • To participate or have an interest in an activity, but in a casual or superficial way.
  • She's an actress by trade, but has been known to dabble in poetry.

    Derived terms

    * dabble in * dabbler

    See also

    * dribble