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

Cadence shares have fallen roughly 23% from their early June high, partly on concerns that AI could disrupt traditional chip-design software. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Barber said it was stuck on a truck partly because of heavy security around the celebratory events. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

The device was built partly in collaboration with J&J, which remains an investor. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Inspired partly by Jamaican dancehall culture, the stage production extends the album’s emphasis on movement. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 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