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partly

[ pahrt-lee ]

adverb

  1. in part; to some extent or degree; not wholly; partially:

    His statement is partly true.



partly

/ ˈɑːٱɪ /

adverb

  1. to some extent; not completely
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

Partly and partially are to some extent interchangeable, but partly should be used when referring to a part or parts of something: the building is partly (not partially ) of stone, while partially is preferred for the meaning to some extent: his mother is partially (not partly ) sighted
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Word History and Origins

Origin of partly1

First recorded in 1515–25; part + -ly
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Polls suggest that Alberta may send more Liberal MPs to Ottawa than in 2021, partly due to changing demographics that led to the creation of new ridings in urban Edmonton and Calgary.

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This is thought to be partly due to the high cost of housing in London and is likely to lead to further school closures, London Councils warned.

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That's partly because scientists have only been able to use satellites for a few decades to observe about 10 cases of ice shelves collapsing - hence the desire to look for examples further back in time.

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That image was partly created by his timekeeping, as Van Dijk would sometimes arrive late for training sessions.

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I am surprised and quite troubled about how many young people are self-isolating still and partly because it’s uncomfortable to go to a networking event or go out there and try to meet somebody.

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