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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In photos obtained by Metro from the scene, the white car could be seen partially underwater in a ditch while leaning to the side.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Luciano is partially blocked from seeing regular big-league action in San Francisco.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
However, the average ticket price rose modestly by 3%, increasing from $1.50 to $1.55, helping to partially offset the decline in attendance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
The 10 percent is not determinative for whether an employer has been partially suspended.
—Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Luciano is partially blocked from seeing regular big-league action in San Francisco.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
However, the average ticket price rose modestly by 3%, increasing from $1.50 to $1.55, helping to partially offset the decline in attendance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
The 10 percent is not determinative for whether an employer has been partially suspended.
—Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 12 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 2025.
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