Synonyms for

Partly

Verb / ˈpɑ:rtli: / Another word for partly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To some extent, not completely

Synonyms & similar words

partially part wholly somewhat partially incompletely halfway part partway moderately slightly fairly relatively partially fractionally

Synonyms by register

Formal

partially incompletely fractionally

Informal

sort of kind of a bit somewhat

Literary

in part to some extent

Antonyms

wholly completely entirely fully totally absolutely altogether

Common collocations

  • partly cloudy
  • partly responsible
  • partly true
  • partly finished
  • partly open
  • partly successful
  • partly due to

Word family

adjective partial
adverb partly

Usage note

Partly is an adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It indicates something is not entirely or wholly true or complete.

Example sentences

  1. I am partly responsible for the mess in the room.
  2. The cake is partly eaten.
  3. I am partly excited and partly nervous for the exam.
  4. The sun is partly hidden behind the clouds.
  5. The book is partly fiction and partly non-fiction.

Quotes

  • I am only partly satisfied with the results. - Max Weber
  • I am partly deaf. - Marlee Matlin
  • Love is only a dirty trick played on us to achieve continuation of the species. - W. Somerset Maugham

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