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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Homeland is currently only partially funded, causing long airport backups and other inconveniences.
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Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
However, most pups in the den will not survive to adulthood, partially due to vehicle collisions, lack of food, and other human impacts.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Police said King showed his hands at times, partially opened the driver's window, but did not shut off the car or unlock the doors.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The car was partially submerged near the boat ramp, and no one was found inside it or in the surrounding water.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
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Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
However, most pups in the den will not survive to adulthood, partially due to vehicle collisions, lack of food, and other human impacts.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Police said King showed his hands at times, partially opened the driver's window, but did not shut off the car or unlock the doors.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The car was partially submerged near the boat ramp, and no one was found inside it or in the surrounding water.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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