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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Court documents say Thompson avoided being served with the order, partially because people at his home threw rocks at the process server.
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Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 29 Nov. 2025
In a recent book on the role of empathy in diplomacy, academic Claire Yorke defends the importance of actors trying, at least partially, to see the world through the eyes of even their most implacable opponents.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 28 Nov. 2025
Court documents say Thompson avoided being served with the order, partially because people at his home threw rocks at the process server.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
On a sidewalk or partially blocking a driveway.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 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 7 Dec. 2025.
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