Word
partially
Phoneticspar·tial·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɑɹʃəɫi/
UK/pˈɑːʃəlˌi/
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Adverb of degree
Definition
adv. only in part, rather than completely. You use this when something is finished or true to some degree, but not 100%.
adv. to a limited degree or extent; not wholly. Often used to qualify adjectives or verbs where a binary state is not applicable.
Examples
“The building was only partially finished when we moved in.”
“The road is partially blocked by fallen trees, so drivers should expect significant delays during their morning commute.”
“The researchers concluded that the experiment was only partially successful, as the chemical reaction occurred under controlled laboratory conditions but failed to replicate in a natural environment.”
Examples
simple
“The building was only partially finished when we moved in.”
contextual
“The road is partially blocked by fallen trees, so drivers should expect significant delays during their morning commute.”
complex
“The researchers concluded that the experiment was only partially successful, as the chemical reaction occurred under controlled laboratory conditions but failed to replicate in a natural environment.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “partially” in context.
Verb
01. partially account
“Genetic factors may partially account for the differences observed in the study's results.”
adv + verb
02. partially support
“The latest findings only partially support the hypothesis proposed by the research team.”
adv + verb
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective or past participle it modifies.
Pitfall
The work is partial done.
The work is partially done.
Learners often use the adjective 'partial' instead of the adverb 'partially' to modify a verb or another adjective.
Real-World Examples
“A flight attendant responding to calls for help found a 61-year-old passenger in seat 11F partially lodged in the missing window opening.” “Paks, which usually provides about a third of Hungary’s electricity, has been partially shut down since late last month.” “One flight attendant said they then noticed passengers calling for help after a passenger became "partially lodged in a damaged cabin window", with the entire window missing.” “The sun is incredibly bright, even when partially obscured by the moon.” Etymology
From partial + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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