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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Consumer beauty, entailing Covergirl, Max Factor, Rimmel and more, saw net revenue drop 8% in the three months ended Dec. 31 on the back of declines in color cosmetics and body care, which were partially offset by growth in mass fragrance.
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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
Before pouring in the cocktail, partially cover a martini glass rim in vanilla icing, then roll it in a combination of coconut flakes, grated carrot, brown sugar, and crushed nuts to top it off.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
The motion comes a day after Judge Beverly Cannone denied a prosecution motion to exclude a defense expert on dog bites and partially granted a defense motion to limit testimony from a prosecution expert on the same topic.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
One line of defense is the courts, where the overreach and law-breaking is being partially reined in in courtrooms across the nation.
—Angus King, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
Before pouring in the cocktail, partially cover a martini glass rim in vanilla icing, then roll it in a combination of coconut flakes, grated carrot, brown sugar, and crushed nuts to top it off.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
The motion comes a day after Judge Beverly Cannone denied a prosecution motion to exclude a defense expert on dog bites and partially granted a defense motion to limit testimony from a prosecution expert on the same topic.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
One line of defense is the courts, where the overreach and law-breaking is being partially reined in in courtrooms across the nation.
—Angus King, Time, 18 Apr. 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 1 May. 2025.
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