PARTLY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

partly

adverb

ˈpärt-lē

Definition of partly

as in partially

in some measure or degree you're only partly right

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Recent Examples of partly The price spike is partly due to factors affecting the sweet treat's ingredients, such as higher flour costs driven by the war in Ukraine. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 Yields have been rising globally, partly over worries about governments taking on too much debt. — Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 This assumption is oversimplified, and the problem is partly one of accounting. — Ben Vanpeperstraete, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Banks make money partly by collecting deposits and lending or investing those funds at higher rates. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partly

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And while tax law partially achieves his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, the reality is a little more complicated.

— Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
In nearby Rio Grande County, trailers at a campground were surrounded by high water and trucks were partially submerged in other areas.

— Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of partially

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The state is only halfway to its 2030 target and, at the current pace, may not meet it until 2034; the 2045 goal requires even steeper cuts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Home Harvest is the latest contender in this indoor smart garden space, with two appliances designed to turn microgreens, herbs, and salads into something halfway between a countertop convenience and a gardening project.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

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