Partially
Rather
Rather adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: I say, don't you think that's rather expensive for a hamburger?
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She also allows her children to go on potentially dangerous adventures with him across the universe, partially due to the fact that she would rather her kids end up like him rather than their own father.
Source: Daddy's Girl -
She attempted to seal a Cosmic Horror that was invading the land, but only partially succeeded, and got sealed with it as well rather than miss her chance to do so.
Source: Sealed Good in a Can -
At one point in Due South, Ray is fireman-carrying a blinded and partially crippled Frasier through the wilderness; Frasier is singing Ode To Joy, rather well.
Source: Music / Ode to Joy
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Rather and Partially. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/partially/rather
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Rather or Partially. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/partially/rather.
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