partly — to some extent but not completely; in part
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to some extent but not completely; in part
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːrtli/
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
The dress is partly ruined
Dressed smartly, cooking heartily, partly her way!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Partly emerged in the 14th century from Middle English, formed by attaching the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the noun 'part' (from Old French 'partie', meaning portion or division). The combination produced an adverb meaning 'in part' or 'to some extent'.
Breakdown
part (portion, from Old French partie) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming adverbs from adjectives and nouns, meaning 'in the manner of' or 'to the degree of').
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The weather forecast says it will be partly sunny tomorrow.”
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