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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Charred chunks of foam have been floating from the burn site, partially blocking storm drains.
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27 June 2026
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
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Mack Baysinger
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
However, this year, most of the leaves are very small and partially eaten.
—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Federal water managers have begun partially draining reservoirs – including Wyoming's Flaming Gorge – to keep enough water in Lake Powell to make electricity.
—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
There is no demand to partially meet in order to defuse momentum.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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