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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That's partially deceiving considering one of those fighters is former men's flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The moves further restricting the former president are likely to further anger Washington, which leveled 40% tariffs against Brazil last week, partially due to Bolsonaro’s prosecution.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2025
Both the inland and coastal trails are partially complete.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The transportation board estimated that the damage sustained to the vessel from partially sinking would run its owner, Bees Honey LLC, a limited-liability company based in the Marshall Islands, about $8 million.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The moves further restricting the former president are likely to further anger Washington, which leveled 40% tariffs against Brazil last week, partially due to Bolsonaro’s prosecution.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2025
Both the inland and coastal trails are partially complete.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The transportation board estimated that the damage sustained to the vessel from partially sinking would run its owner, Bees Honey LLC, a limited-liability company based in the Marshall Islands, about $8 million.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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