adv
partially
PAH-shuh-lee
adv
1
To some extent, but not completely.
"The bridge remains partially closed for repairs."
"His injury has only partially healed."
How to Use Partially
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot fully — only to a certain degree.
Common pairings
partially closed
partially responsible
partially completed
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The bridge remains _____ closed for repairs.
Etymology
From partial + -ly.