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 means the vast majority of Palestinians in Gaza live either in rickety tents or partially destroyed buildings.
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Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
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Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
An officer directed traffic at the intersection of North Sheffield Avenue and West Wellington Avenue, which was partially blocked off in the direction of the hospital.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The structure is distinguished from its two larger neighbors by having been partially clad in red granite blocks, rather than white limestone.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Rammal also owned a multi-story commercial and residential building nearby that was partially damaged by the strike.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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 29 Apr. 2026.
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