Synonyms

partially

American

[pahr-shuh-lee] / ˈpɑr ʃə li /

adverb

to some degree or in some way or aspect, but not fully or totally; incompletely.

Season three of the sci-fi series would have taken place either partially or completely on Mars.
in a way that is biased or prejudiced in favor of one group, side, person, etc., over another.

He did not judge partially, he said, but claimed to mete out justice equally to rich and poor alike.

Other Word Forms

nonpartially adverb
overpartially adverb

Etymology

Origin of partially

partial ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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A small number of London Overground Lioness Line services from Euston will partially operate on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“But similar to other major carriers, when costs remain elevated we implement temporary surcharges to partially recover these costs,” a company spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

These elevated costs were partially offset by Lamb Weston’s cost savings initiative, the company said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Freshly installed plywood partially concealed some of the damage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I’d forgotten he sleeps with his eyes partially open, whites showing.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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