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

Synonyms of partially

• halfway
• partly

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

One side was brushed to partially fall over one eye for that ever-glamorous peekaboo effect. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

One said the line may work partially while teams carry out the repairs. — Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Beyond Medicaid, about three-quarters of school lunches are now fully or partially subsidized. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026

One of the officials said the line may work partially while teams carry out the repairs. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing partially

• partially ordered

Rhymes for partially

• impartially