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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The partially dark arena added a cinematic feel to the brutality.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
In all, the district has more than $1.5 billion in unfunded or partially funded capital needs including two shovel-ready, double-tracking projects planned for the Coaster corridor.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
The landing follows the first successful landing of a commercial company performed by Intuitive Machines last year with its Odysseus lander, but that lander came in fast, had one of its legs damaged and ended up tipping partially on its side.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Details continue to emerge, including a search warrant affidavit report that Arakawa's body was found partially mummified and that multiple dogs were found alive, with more to follow in the coming weeks.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
In all, the district has more than $1.5 billion in unfunded or partially funded capital needs including two shovel-ready, double-tracking projects planned for the Coaster corridor.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
The landing follows the first successful landing of a commercial company performed by Intuitive Machines last year with its Odysseus lander, but that lander came in fast, had one of its legs damaged and ended up tipping partially on its side.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Details continue to emerge, including a search warrant affidavit report that Arakawa's body was found partially mummified and that multiple dogs were found alive, with more to follow in the coming weeks.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2025.
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