B2adverbacademiclanguage
US/ˈpɑːr.ʃəl.i/
UK/ˈpɑː.ʃəl.i/
not completely, but to some degree
In context
The road was partially blocked by a fallen tree.
Her success is partially due to good luck.
The building was only partially finished when the money ran out.
Words that go with partially
adverb + adjective
- partially responsibleThe driver was partially responsible for the crash.
- partially completeThe project is only partially complete.
- partially blindHe is partially blind in one eye.
- partially coveredThe hills were partially covered in snow.
- partially openThe door was partially open.
adverb + verb
- partially explainStress may partially explain his bad mood.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The work is partial finished.Correct: The work is partially finished.