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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Yes, the federal government remains partially shut down.
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Terry Moseley, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
America’s national parks – including this small piece of federal land outside Washington, DC – will stay partially open during the government shutdown that began Wednesday, according to the Department of the Interior, leading to limited entrances, amenities and staffing.
—Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in the body by the brain’s pineal gland which partially controls the sleep-wake cycle.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the front handwash sink was partially blocked by a trash bin.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Terry Moseley, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
America’s national parks – including this small piece of federal land outside Washington, DC – will stay partially open during the government shutdown that began Wednesday, according to the Department of the Interior, leading to limited entrances, amenities and staffing.
—Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in the body by the brain’s pineal gland which partially controls the sleep-wake cycle.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the front handwash sink was partially blocked by a trash bin.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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