partially

Definition

  • adverb: somewhat but not completely
  • adverb: in a biased manner
  • synonyms: partly, fractionally, incompletely

Examples

  • 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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) A substantial portion of the root structure was on our property. You know that. How can you call it sycamore? I wouldn't have the heart to just cut down something if it wasn't partially mine, which, of course, it was. Mom, do we always have to listen to this elevator music? No. No, we don't. (..)
    1999 American Beauty