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

Tight ends show some promise Tight ends have gotten off to a quiet start in training camp, partly because of the injuries Greg Dulcich and Ben Sims were nursing. — Omar Kelly august 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Its avionics, composite structures, and propulsion architecture draw partly from systems used by Blue Ghost, the company’s lunar lander that successfully reached the Moon. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

What appears to be an absolute shortage may partly be a scheduling problem. — Eugene Litvak, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

In June, the defense argued that Murdaugh couldn’t get an impartial trial in the 14th Judicial Circuit, which includes Colleton County, partly because of heavy case publicity. — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 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