partly

Definition

In part, or to some degree, but not completely.

Etymology

From part + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "They had partly finished the house, so they could move in before winter; the car was partly visible in the garage."
• "Five minutes into the game the Black Cats were facing a mountain, partly because of West Brom's newly-found ruthlessness in front of goal but also as a result of the home side's defensive generosity."
• "Clara's cultural cache soon gave way to Betty Boop, the iconic cartoon flapper created partly in her image by animator Grim Natwick."

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