Partly

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑrtli/

Definitions of partly

adverb Partly is an adverb that describes the extent or degree to which something is done or happens.

Example Sentences

A1 I am partly responsible for the mess in the kitchen.

A2 She was partly satisfied with the service at the restaurant.

B1 The project was only partly completed before the deadline.

B2 His success was partly due to his hard work and dedication.

C1 The decision was partly influenced by external factors.

C2 The outcome of the experiment was partly determined by the initial conditions.

Examples of partly in a Sentence

formal The success of the project was partly due to the dedication of the team members.

informal I'm only partly interested in going to the party tonight.

slang She's only partly into him, not fully committed.

figurative His heart was partly broken after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of partly

• past tense: partly
• plural: partly
• comparative: more partly
• superlative: most partly
• present tense: partly
• future tense: will partly
• perfect tense: have partly
• continuous tense: is partly
• singular: partly
• positive degree: partly
• infinitive: to partly
• gerund: partly
• participle: partly

Origin and Evolution of partly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'partly' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'partlic' meaning 'pertaining to a part'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'partly' has retained its original meaning of something being related to a part or portion, but has also come to be used to indicate something that is incomplete or only to some extent.