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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What makes this piece especially practical is its ability to adapt to your needs throughout the day — sit upright while reading or working, recline partially for movie watching, or lie it completely flat when guests need a spot to sleep.
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Alexandra Kay, People.com, 25 May 2025
This is partially due to the jet stream, where warm and cold air masses separate, being set up over the same areas that'll see rain and storms for the holiday weekend.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 24 May 2025
By 3:00 pm, the electricity supply had been partially restored, with traffic lights working again and some shops operating with minimal power.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
This could be partially in reaction to erratic U.S. trade policy or manifestly irresponsible U.S. fiscal policy, both of which are deserving of markets’ skepticism.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 23 May 2025
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Alexandra Kay, People.com, 25 May 2025
This is partially due to the jet stream, where warm and cold air masses separate, being set up over the same areas that'll see rain and storms for the holiday weekend.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 24 May 2025
By 3:00 pm, the electricity supply had been partially restored, with traffic lights working again and some shops operating with minimal power.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
This could be partially in reaction to erratic U.S. trade policy or manifestly irresponsible U.S. fiscal policy, both of which are deserving of markets’ skepticism.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 23 May 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 29 May. 2025.
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