partly
/ˈpɑɹtli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In part, or to some degree, but not completely.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một phần, hoặc đến một mức độ nào đó, nhưng không hoàn toàn
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Adverb
Examples
They had partly finished the house, so they could move in before winter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “partly” mean?
In part, or to some degree, but not completely.
Is “partly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.