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partly
What does partly mean?
partly (adverb): to some extent; in some degree; not wholly.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use partly in a sentence?
- I felt partly to blame. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce partly?
/ˈpɑɹtli/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does partly come from?
From part + -ly.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are antonyms of partly?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “partly” mean?
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
Right! That's what “partly” means.
at, near or towards the rear of something
Not quite: that's what backward means.
from a given time onwards; longer, again
Not quite: that's what anymore means.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
Not quite: that's what aboard means.
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