All but and Partially

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All but adverb - Very close to but not completely.

Usage example: dinner is all but on the table, so don't go anywhere

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Partially and all but are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Partially" instead an adverb phrase "All but".

Partially adverb - In some measure or degree.

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All but and partially are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "All but" instead an adverb "Partially".

Nearby Words: part, partial, partiality, partly

All but one of the main male vampires spend most of their time at least partially topless.

Source: Mr Fanservice / Video Games
It is established knowledge that AT-fields are all but impenetrable and can only be brought down by either destroying the power source or using your own to partially cancel it out.

Source: Beehive Barrier
This is partially justified as apparently all but a few of the Mini-Con panels appear in unpopulated areas, but still.

Source: Weirdness Censor

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