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

Infants and small children can be particularly at risk, partly because of their small body size. — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 2 July 2026

Those who prefer the old castle with its massive, partly lopsided walls will get excited about the fact that no two rooms are alike. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

The shop, storage, tools For a property that functions partly like a small operation, the garage with nine-foot-wide doors and shop are part of the package. — David Caraccio updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

This is partly because EU countries and those in the Schengen area operate on a symmetric visa basis, allowing open travel among themselves. — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 4 July 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