partly

adverb

part·​ly ˈpärt-lē How to pronounce partly (audio)
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: in some measure or degree : partially

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The project failed partly because of a lack of funds. What you say is only partly true.
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Monday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 90 and a 20% chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 29 Aug. 2026 Trump narrowly lost his initial bid to oust Cook at the Supreme Court, partly on procedural grounds. — Maria Eloisa Capurro, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 The message is partly informed by Killian’s enrollment situation. — Austin Horn august 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 As for the pullback in US equities, some analysts attribute it partly to AI trades becoming overly crowded. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partly

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First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of partly was in 1523

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partly

adverb
part·​ly ˈpärt-lē How to pronounce partly (audio)
: in some measure or degree : not completely
a statement that is only partly true
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