ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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