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partially

adverb

ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce partially (audio)
Definition of partiallynext
as in halfway
in some measure or degree the construction project is only partially complete

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Recent Examples of partially This partially reflects tight college schedules, but is also part of Gen Z’s ability to adjust under financial stress. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 Selling the 210 put and 245 call, each 10 points further from the money, generates a credit that partially finances the trade. — Julia Spina, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 This can, in turn, partially or fully block the thousands of small channels inside a heat exchanger and restrict coolant flow. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 This extra heat is at least partially responsible for Polo’s incredible rapid intensification since Monday. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partially
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partially
  1. halfway
  2. partly
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  • There is a big revelation less than halfway into the show, one that might even count as a plot twist, and thus something not to be spoiled… if not for the fact that virtually every synopsis in the last 70 years has included it in the first sentence.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Yeah, halfway across the world to meet George Lucas and Miss [Mellody] Hobson.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of halfway
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  • Guo’s marathon workdays are partly due to her personal drive.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Poison hemlock tends to thrive in damp ground, whether in sunny or partly shaded locations.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partially. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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