You use in part to indicate that something exists or happens to some extent but not completely.
[formal]
The levels of blood glucose depend in part on what you eat and when you eat.
In part this attitude was due to fear of trade union and employee reactions.
Synonyms: partly, a little, somewhat, slightly More Synonyms of in part
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in part in British English
to some degree; partly
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in part in American English
to a certain extent or degree; partly
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Examples of 'in part' in a sentence
in part
In parts of the country where demand is lower, the allowance is sitting idle.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is in part due to the efficient procurement of resources by many schools as well as a drop in prices of individual units.
Computing (2010)
Her impressively youthful look may be in part due to her fresh outlook, as well as taking care to look after herself.
The Sun (2016)
My parents had a good death in part because of money.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
What will happen after the election will depend in part on who wins.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Their names still arouse hatred in parts of the country.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This performance gain is thanks in part to the bigger engine.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The weather seems to have turned upside down in parts of the world recently.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The circulation of the blood was inferred in part from anatomical charts of veins and arteries.
Richard Fortey THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004)
But the car is good only in parts.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The message conveyed in this story depends in part on where we place ourselves in it.
Christianity Today (2000)
In parts of the country the system is creaking at the seams.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The accusation of witchcraft can still be lethal in parts of the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The length of service depended in part on the age of the servant.
Divine, Robert A. (editor) & Breen, T. H & Frederickson, George M & Williams, R. Hal America Past and Present (1995)
We played good football in parts.
The Sun (2012)
This is fuelling fears in parts of the party that a blizzard of spending announcements jars with its commitment to deficit reduction.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They will be able to trade in part of their regular income for a lump sum under changes to be unveiled this week.
The Sun (2015)
An important consideration in parts of Surrey.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This is no longer true, something she attributes in part to this cleanser.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It may be due in part to gardeners stocking up because peat supplies are low after wet weather last summer reduced the harvest.
The Sun (2013)
There is a huge number of schools but no big business in parts of Cumbria.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Still, an ending that is at least in part feelgood is something of a blessing after such a harrowing movie.
The Sun (2012)
The weak numbers reflect in part disruptions to trade caused by the Jubilee celebrations but they confirm a lengthening track record of disappointing trade data.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The cash has been used in part for public works, which have helped to ensure that he is returned to office, opposition politicians say.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Chinese translation of 'in part'
in part
在某种(種)程度上 (zài mǒu zhǒng chéngdù shang)
See part (sense 13)
Nearby words of
in part
in other words
in pairs
in parallel (with sth)
in part
in particular
in passing
in pencil/ink
All related terms of 'in part'
to take part in
( participate in ) 参(參)加 cānjiā
to play a part in
( be part of ) 在 ... 中起作用 zài ... zhōng qǐ zuòyòng
to take sth in good part
不因某事而见(見)怪 bù yīn mǒushì ér jiànguài
to play a part or role in sth
( fig ) 在某事中起作用 zài mǒushì zhōng qǐ zuòyòng
to play an active part or role (in sth)
积(積)极(極)参(參)加(某事) jījí cānjiā (mǒushì)
(phrase)
Definition
to some degree
His reaction was due, in part, to his fear of rejection.
Synonyms
partly
This is partly my fault.
a little
I'm getting a little tired of having to correct your mistakes.
somewhat
He concluded that Oswald was somewhat abnormal.
slightly
The house they moved to was slightly larger.
partially
She is deaf in one ear and partially blind.
to some degree
to a certain extent
in some measure
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of a little
Definition
to a small extent or degree
I'm getting a little tired of having to correct your mistakes.