partly
Translation
partly, partially, in part
Examples
The project is partly finished.
The project is partly finished.
He was partly responsible for the accident.
He was partly responsible for the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((partly)) + verb/adjective to some extent, but not completely The wall is partly finished.
Similar Words
Synonyms: partially, in part; Antonyms: completely, fully, entirely
Etymology
Formed from 'part' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
'Partly' means 'in part', or only a 'part' of the whole.