Partly

adverb
/ˈpɑrtli/

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; in part
to some extent but not completely

Example Sentences

The weather was partly cloudy today.

The project was partly successful, but more work is needed.

Synonyms

partially, somewhat, to some extent, incompletely, slightly
Entry 1
partially, somewhat, to some extent, incompletely
Entry 2
somewhat, slightly, partially, incompletely

Antonyms

completely, entirely, totally, fully
Entry 1
completely, entirely, totally, fully
Entry 2
completely, entirely

Collocations

partly cloudy, partly responsible, partly true, partly successful, partly finished, partly agree
Entry 1
partly cloudy, partly responsible, partly true
Entry 2
partly successful, partly finished, partly agree, partly cloudy

Related Vocabularies

to a very high degree; very much
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
In a way that is done with attention to detail and caution to avoid mistakes or harm.
in, at, or to that place or position

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