partly.
In part, or to some degree, but not completely.
Meaning & usage
In part, or to some degree, but not completely.
They had partly finished the house, so they could move in before winter.
The car was partly visible in the garage.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Old French partirbor. Middle English parten English part Middle English -ly English -ly English partly From part + -ly.
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