Partly
ˈpɑːrtli
Definitions
To some extent; not entirely; in part.
ˈpɑːrtli
To some degree; not completely; in part
The statement is partly true.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're baking a cake and only put in some of the ingredients. The cake is only *partly* baked, right? It's not fully done yet!
👶 For kids: It means a little bit, but not all the way.
More Examples
I understand the problem, at least partly.
The success of the project was partly due to good planning.
How It's Used
"The work was only partly finished."
"The company is partly owned by a foreign investor."
From Middle English *partly*, from Old French *partie* ('part') + -ly (adverbial suffix).
The word 'partly' has been used since the late 14th century, evolving from earlier forms meaning 'in a part' or 'to a certain extent.'
Memory tip
Think of 'part' – it's only a portion or segment of the whole.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: part