partly

[pahrt-lee] / ˈpɑrt li /

ADVERB

not completely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

at least partially slightly somewhat

WEAK

at best at most at worst bit by bit by degrees carelessly halfway in a general way in bits and pieces in part in some measure in some ways inadequately incompletely insufficiently little by little measurably not entirely not fully not strictly speaking not wholly notably noticeably piece by piece piecemeal relatively so far as possible to a certain degree to a certain extent up to a certain point within limits

Antonyms

WEAK

completely totally wholly

Example Sentences

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The format change came about partly because of something viewers suggested on social media during earlier seasons.

From BBC

That would usually trigger an automatic six-month disqualification from driving, but Salmon avoided a ban, partly because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter and drives them to medical appointments.

From BBC

The brand saw its best third-quarter sales in a decade, partly thanks to our well-groomed friend here.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others have speculated Berkshire could use its cash to pay a dividend, something Buffett has resisted, partly because of the tax consequences for shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

The economic slowdown, partly brought on by a property crisis that has hit savings, has left families, and especially young people, feeling uncertain or less confident about their future.

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