partly
/ˈpɑːrtli/
part · ly
ˈpɑːrt · li
English Definition
adv. to some extent; not completely
Significado en Español
parcialmente, en parte
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
một phần, phần nào
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Example Sentence
The delay was partly due to bad weather.
延误部分是由于恶劣天气造成的。
Synonyms
partially
in part
somewhat
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “partly”:
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A
partially
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B
entirely
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C
completely
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D
wholly
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A — partially.
“partly” means adv. to some extent; not completely
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The wild story was ______ true, but a good deal of it had been made up.
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A
fully
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B
partly
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C
completely
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D
entirely
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B — partly.
“partly” means adv. to some extent; not completely
Common questions about “partly”
What does “partly” mean?
partly — adv. to some extent; not completely. In Chinese: 部分地.
How do you pronounce “partly”?
partly is pronounced /ˈpɑːrtli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: part · ly.
How do you use “partly” in a sentence?
The delay was partly due to bad weather. (延误部分是由于恶劣天气造成的。)
What are synonyms for “partly”?
partially, in part, somewhat — all close in meaning to partly (adv. to some extent; not completely).
Is “partly” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. partly appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
