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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Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The second year is a player option and is partially guaranteed.
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Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The second year is a player option and is partially guaranteed.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The second year will be a player option and will be partially guaranteed if Harden opts in.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Nine out of 34 oxygen stations are partially operational, and blood banks are nearly empty, according to the ministry.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 28 June 2025
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 6 Jul. 2025.
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