partly Definition

1. In part, or in some parts; to a certain extent, not wholly.

Thesaurus: slightly, partially, somewhat, to a certain extent, to a certain degree, up to a point.

○ These words are often used indiscriminately to mean ‘in part'&wbox; &wbox; &wbox;

○ Both words are found in conjunction with words like ‘because, due to, explains, filled, obscured, open, responsible, successful, true'.

○ Partly is used more often when it is paired, either with itself or with and also or but also&wbox; &wbox; &wbox;

○ Partly is also used more often when followed by an adjective or participle that is itself further qualified&wbox; (which refers to a completed house)&wbox; (which refers to an uncompleted house).