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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—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Everyone, naturally, has their opinion of which is the best, but some solid, historic options include Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, The Spaniards Inn, Ye Olde Mitre, and The Grapes, the latter of which is partially owned by Sir Ian McKellen.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Amber is offering $500 million to partially compensate Gold Reserve for its creditor claim.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Viewers will be treated to a breathtaking sight as the sun rises over New Zealand's eastern horizon with its left side partially eclipsed, along with a striking view of the eclipse maximum, when over 70% of the solar disk will be hidden by the silhouette of Earth's moon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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