partly

adverb

part·​ly ˈpärt-lē 

: in some measure or degree : partially

Synonyms of partly

• partially
• halfway

Examples of partly in a Sentence

The project failed partly because of a lack of funds.

What you say is only partly true.

Recent Examples on the Web

That was partly a byproduct of OJ Frederique’s early departure with a shoulder injury. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

These reproductions are surprisingly effective, partly because the tapestry was made by many hands to begin with, and free embroidery is not an art of finesse. — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Korn Ferry experts trace the trend partly to leaner HR teams with less bandwidth to keep listings current, alongside some companies deliberately using ghost posts to scout talent or track competitors' hiring. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

That sense of propriety was partly imposed upon him by his father, who, in covering up John’s misdeed, placed an albatross around his son’s neck, demanding his conformity to a narrow sort of principle. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for partly

• smartly
• tartly

Kids Definition

partly

adverb

part·​ly ˈpärt-lē 

: in some measure or degree : not completely

a statement that is only partly true