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 sirens' heavy concentration in Milwaukee is partially due to the area's history as a siren manufacturing hub.
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
Average check increased roughly 1%, partially offsetting traffic declines of 4.9%.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Most of Nix’s rushing production occurred on scramble plays, so defenses that spy him can limit his rushing yardage total, which is partially why Nix rushed for fewer than 10 yards on seven occasions last year.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
All riders appeared safe, though some were partially submerged.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 23 July 2025
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
Average check increased roughly 1%, partially offsetting traffic declines of 4.9%.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Most of Nix’s rushing production occurred on scramble plays, so defenses that spy him can limit his rushing yardage total, which is partially why Nix rushed for fewer than 10 yards on seven occasions last year.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
All riders appeared safe, though some were partially submerged.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 23 July 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 Jul. 2025.
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