partly (파트-리 (강세: 파트)) — to some extent but not completely; in part
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to some extent but not completely; in part
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːrtli/
Korean meaning: 부분적으로, 어느 정도는
Korean pronunciation: 파트-리 (강세: 파트)
Example Sentences
- My homework is partly done, which means I'm partly in trouble.
- The cake was partly eaten by my dog, so now it's a 'paw-ty' cake.
- She was partly responsible for the project's success.
partly
ADVERB//ˈpɑːrtli//
to some extent but not completely; in part
💡 Concept
The dress is partly ruined
🎵 Rhyme
Dressed smartly, cooking heartily, partly her way!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈpɑːrtli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɑːtli/
🌳Etymology
Rootpart
Suffix--ly
Origin
14세기에 'part'(부분)에 부사 접미사 '-ly'가 붙어서 만들어진 단어입니다. 마치 파티에서 일부만 참석하는 것처럼 '부분적으로'라는 의미를 갖게 되었죠.
🎵Rhyme
smartlypartlyheartily
smartly
partly
heartily
🔗Collocations
partly cloudy
partly responsible
partly finished
partly due to
partly open
partly true
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My homework is partly done, which means I'm partly in trouble.”
😄 Fun example
“The cake was partly eaten by my dog, so now it's a 'paw-ty' cake.”
“She was partly responsible for the project's success.”
“The weather forecast says it will be partly sunny tomorrow.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
partiallysomewhatin partto some extentincompletely
Antonyms
completelyentirelyfully
Related
partpartialportionsectionfragment
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