partly

[pahrt-lee]

adverb

1. in part; to some extent or degree; not wholly; partially.

   His statement is partly true.

partly

/ ˈpɑːtlɪ /

adverb

1. to some extent; not completely

Usage

Partly and partially are to some extent interchangeable, but partly should be used when referring to a part or parts of something: the building is partly (not partially ) of stone, while partially is preferred for the meaning to some extent: his mother is partially (not partly ) sighted

Word History and Origins

Origin of partly¹

First recorded in 1515–25; part + -ly

Example Sentences

"She's constructed somebody who doesn't have a filter, and that's partly because of what she's been through in life, and being the victim of aggression," said Craig.

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The impasse has left the Fed partly blind after critical economic data, such as the September employment report, were postponed.

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That’s thanks partly to his mother, who otherwise afforded him vast room for creativity.

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All are dated after 2020, an approach partly meant to attribute responsibility to Biden administration policies.

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“This is partly because trade policy uncertainty fell faster than we expected once the deal with the U.S. was concluded,” Lagarde said.

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Related Words

• at least 
• partially 
• slightly 
• somewhat