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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Harding restructured and shed key staff, while Starboard was partially sold by LVMH and then diversified into resort retail.
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Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
While some risk factors for heart disease are out of your control, many of the biggest ones—like smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and being overweight—are at least partially influenced by everyday habits, including diet.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
Her hair, styled by Vernon François, was partially covered by a bandana, which fit in with her monochrome look.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Officers responded to a call after a dog walked onto a partially frozen pool over the weekend.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
While some risk factors for heart disease are out of your control, many of the biggest ones—like smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and being overweight—are at least partially influenced by everyday habits, including diet.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
Her hair, styled by Vernon François, was partially covered by a bandana, which fit in with her monochrome look.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Officers responded to a call after a dog walked onto a partially frozen pool over the weekend.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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