partly

adverb

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

Examples of partly in a Sentence

The project failed partly because of a lack of funds. What you say is only partly true.
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Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of partly was in 1523

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“Partly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partly. Accessed 14 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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