Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
partly
Adverb
/ˈpɑːrtli/
Definition
To some extent; not completely.
Examples
- The project was partly successful, achieving some of its goals.
- She was partly responsible for the decision, but not entirely.
- Partly cloudy skies are expected for the afternoon.
Meaning
The adverb ‘partly’ indicates that something is true or exists only in some parts, but not fully or entirely.
Synonyms
- Somewhat
- Partially
- In part