partially (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrʃəli/

Definition

To some extent; not completely or entirely.

Examples

• The road was partially blocked by fallen trees after the storm.

• She was only partially aware of the danger she was in.

• The sun was partially hidden behind the clouds.

How to Use partially

partially blocked (collocation)

Obstructed to some degree, but not entirely. — "The entrance was partially blocked by construction work."

partially successful (collocation)

Achieving some, but not all, of the desired results. — "The experiment was only partially successful."

partially deaf (collocation)

Having some, but not total, hearing loss. — "He was partially deaf in one ear after the accident."

Synonyms of partially

Words with a similar meaning to partially:

• somewhat
• slightly
• incompletely
• in part

Antonyms of partially

Words with the opposite meaning to partially:

• completely
• fully

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