partly
gb/pˈɑɹtli/ us/pˈɑɹtli/
A2
English
~ 1700
részben
A2
1
részben
A2
Usage pattern:
partly [adjective] / partly because [clause]
The road was partly blocked by fallen trees.
Az utat részben kidőlt fák torlaszolták el.
She was partly responsible for the project's success.
Részben neki volt köszönhető a projekt sikere.
The delay was partly due to bad weather.
He was only partly satisfied with the results.
The sky was partly cloudy all afternoon.
Learner examples
It is partly my fault.
Ez részben az én hibám.
The bag is partly open.
A táska részben nyitva van.
She is partly happy about the news.
The street is partly closed.
It is partly because of the rain.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'partly' with 'partially'. While they are often interchangeable, 'partially' is preferred in technical contexts, and 'partly' in everyday speech.
Meaning
To some extent, but not fully
Collocations
partly responsible
|partly true
|partly cloudy
|partly due to
|partly because
Synonyms
partially (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable, but 'partially' can sound slightly more formal or technical.)
Antonyms
completely (Means fully or entirely, the opposite of only partly.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A little, but not completely.
To a limited degree or extent; in part but not completely.
Grammar
Dictionary form
partly
IPA
GB/pˈɑɹtli/
US/pˈɑɹtli/
Syllables & stress
partly (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (partly)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: partly
- Plural: partlies
Word family
Expressions
partly because
1/pˈɑɹtli bɪkˈʌz/
fixed phrase
Giving a partial reason
Used to say that something happened for one of several reasons.
Examples
- We moved to the city partly because of my new job.
- I stayed home partly because I was tired.
partly due to
1/pˈɑɹtli dˈu tə/
fixed phrase
Explaining something with one partial cause
Used to explain that something happened for one of a few reasons.
Examples
- The flight was late partly due to bad weather.
- The team's loss was partly due to a lack of preparation.