Partly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɑɹtli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Partly is an adverb meaning In part, or to some degree, but not completely.
Meaning
In part, or to some degree, but not completely.
Example Sentences
The car was partly visible in the garage.
They had partly finished the house, so they could move in before winter.
Clara's cultural cache soon gave way to Betty Boop, the iconic cartoon flapper created partly in her image by animator Grim Natwick.
Five minutes into the game the Black Cats were facing a mountain, partly because of West Brom's newly-found ruthlessness in front of goal but also as a result of the home side's defensive generosity.
Synonyms for partly
Depending on context, synonyms include feckly, imperfectly, incompletely, partially, partwise, somedeal.
Antonyms for partly
Common opposites include absolutely, all-out, blind, altogether, cap-a-pie, categorically.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include partially, part, somewhat, partial, slightly, largely.
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