partially
adverb
par·tial·ly
ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē 
1
: to some extent : in some degree
was only partially successful
The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
2
archaic
: in a biased manner : with partiality
Examples of partially in a Sentence
I guess I'm partially responsible for what happened.
He only partially explained his reason for leaving.
The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
Recent Examples on the Web
As a result of her injuries, Gabriel is now partially paralyzed and must rely on use of a wheelchair.
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Dhanika Pineda, ABC News, 6 June 2024
After the regulator partially approved Supermac’s request, McDonald’s appealed to the EU court.
—Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 5 June 2024
After the regulator partially approved Supermac's request, McDonald's appealed to the EU court.
—CBS News, 5 June 2024
The commission voted 7-2 to spend an additional $14.7 million from its fund balance, which is partially a savings account, to cut the tax increase from 1.5 cent to 1 cent in the budget that starts July 1.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2024
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Dhanika Pineda, ABC News, 6 June 2024
After the regulator partially approved Supermac’s request, McDonald’s appealed to the EU court.
—Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 5 June 2024
After the regulator partially approved Supermac's request, McDonald's appealed to the EU court.
—CBS News, 5 June 2024
The commission voted 7-2 to spend an additional $14.7 million from its fund balance, which is partially a savings account, to cut the tax increase from 1.5 cent to 1 cent in the budget that starts July 1.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2024
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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