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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Both were partially buried in compact mud.
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Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2025
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—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025
Home visits hit hard Home-visiting programs paid for either partially or entirely by Great Start Collaborative funds were disproportionately impacted by the recent cut.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 5 Dec. 2025
In July 2023, a crane partially collapsed, crashed into a high-rise and shut down morning traffic at 10th Avenue and 41st Street in Hell's Kitchen.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2025
His injury partially paved the way for Tidjane Salaün to post a career-best 21 points, with 18 coming in the second half.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025
Home visits hit hard Home-visiting programs paid for either partially or entirely by Great Start Collaborative funds were disproportionately impacted by the recent cut.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 5 Dec. 2025
In July 2023, a crane partially collapsed, crashed into a high-rise and shut down morning traffic at 10th Avenue and 41st Street in Hell's Kitchen.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 5 Dec. 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 8 Dec. 2025.
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