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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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Each bottling of Gorovka, cut to 55% ABV, only partially empties the puncheon after which the barrel is topped up with fresh spirit.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The hotel operates partially on solar energy and is in the process of building a solar plant.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Rieger admitted that such complaints exist and are partially driven by believers failing to understand intersectionality and its purpose — applying it as a policy excuse when and where convenient.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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