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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Berkshire will never prefer ownership of cash-equivalent assets over the ownership of good businesses, whether controlled or only partially owned.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Prominent figures, such as Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., are going with a mea culpa, saying the party is partially to blame for Trump's success.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The reassessment of cybersecurity teams across government, including CISA, may also be partially driven by this broader transition.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) shared that a small private aircraft skidded off Runway 23, which is partially surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, while landing early Monday morning.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Prominent figures, such as Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., are going with a mea culpa, saying the party is partially to blame for Trump's success.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The reassessment of cybersecurity teams across government, including CISA, may also be partially driven by this broader transition.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) shared that a small private aircraft skidded off Runway 23, which is partially surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, while landing early Monday morning.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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