partly

adverb
UK: /ˈpɑːt.li/
US: /ˈpɑːrt.li/

  1. To some extent; not completely.

    1. I am partly responsible for what happened with project.
    2. The project's success was partly due to the team's dedication to the task.

  2. In some part or degree; not entirely.

    1. I partly agree with her opinion, but not fully.
    2. The reason that he wasn't selected was partly because of his lack of experience.

Synonyms

partially somewhat

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "partly" in English means: To some extent; not completely., In some part or degree; not entirely..

The phonetic transcription of "partly" is /ˈpɑːt.li/ in British English and /ˈpɑːrt.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "partly": partially, somewhat.

Example usage of "partly": "I am partly responsible for what happened with project.". More examples on the page.