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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Homes with solar panels are at least partially insulated against rising utility bills.
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The first is to wrap your cicada flies with tungsten wire to get the bug to sit partially under the surface.
—Ryan Chelius, Field & Stream, 29 May 2024
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The first is to wrap your cicada flies with tungsten wire to get the bug to sit partially under the surface.
—Ryan Chelius, Field & Stream, 29 May 2024
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 2 Jun. 2024.
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