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

Indexed universal life credits interest based partly on the performance of a market index, subject to policy terms such as caps, participation rates and floors. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

The mild weather will continue Tuesday night, when partly cloudy skies and temperatures dip to around 53 degrees. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026

This is partly due to common symptoms between certain types of cancer and pregnancy, but also because physicians (and patients) are reluctant to perform imaging during pregnancy, which delays biopsies and management. — Elyce Cardonick, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026

Apple recently hiked its prices partly due to a global memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom, which helped drive revenue. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 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