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.
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For both programs, expenses are partially funded with taxpayer dollars.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Sam and his fellow pilot were partially blamed for the crash in litigation filed by the families of the passengers against the airlines, the FAA and the Army, though the NTSB has not found the plane crew to be at fault.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
For both programs, expenses are partially funded with taxpayer dollars.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Thursday morning, two sizable fires were burning in the Texas Panhandle and were both only partially contained.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for partially
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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