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

Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 61. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026

The national nest egg also bankrolled the military, as soldiers could be paid partly in property. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Comandos de la Frontera emerged in 2017 and is partly led by former FARC fighters who did not join the 2016 peace deal. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

The quip was partly in jest but also a comment on the ongoing financial decline at Kering, Gucci's parent company, and a slump in sales at the brand. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 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