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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State Street has already been partially closed for months for construction, and crossing the Chicago River at State Street has not been an option.
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CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Domestically, this is partially due to tariffs making wine already onshore a better option than bottles just arriving in shops, while in all markets the demand for mature but ready-to-drink icon Bordeaux has maintained its strength.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
That, too, was partially based on Romeo and Juliet and featured a cast of elite dancers.
—Sara Krolewski, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
On top of that, DHS has partially frozen payments to its Integrated Community Supports program, which funds in-home services for the disabled.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Domestically, this is partially due to tariffs making wine already onshore a better option than bottles just arriving in shops, while in all markets the demand for mature but ready-to-drink icon Bordeaux has maintained its strength.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
That, too, was partially based on Romeo and Juliet and featured a cast of elite dancers.
—Sara Krolewski, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
On top of that, DHS has partially frozen payments to its Integrated Community Supports program, which funds in-home services for the disabled.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 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 6 Jan. 2026.
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