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.