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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The legislation would also make the credit partially refundable, which would offer more assistance tailored directly to low- and middle-income working families.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
President Donald Trump has issued a travel ban blocking the entry into the U.S. of foreign nationals from 12 countries and partially restricting travel from foreign nationals of seven other nations.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 June 2025
With its reliable, partially reusable Falcon 9, the company has come to dominate U.S. national security launches.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Another option is to spend $3.1 million to fully restore rec center hours in Council Districts 4, 7, 8 and 9 and partially restore them in Districts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
President Donald Trump has issued a travel ban blocking the entry into the U.S. of foreign nationals from 12 countries and partially restricting travel from foreign nationals of seven other nations.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 June 2025
With its reliable, partially reusable Falcon 9, the company has come to dominate U.S. national security launches.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Another option is to spend $3.1 million to fully restore rec center hours in Council Districts 4, 7, 8 and 9 and partially restore them in Districts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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