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partly
adverb as in not completely
Weak matches
- at best
- at most
- at worst
- bit by bit
- by degrees
- carelessly
- halfway
- in a general way
- in bits and pieces
- in part
- in some measure
- in some ways
- inadequately
- incompletely
- insufficiently
- little by little
- measurably
- not entirely
- not fully
- not strictly speaking
- not wholly
- notably
- noticeably
- piece by piece
- piecemeal
- relatively
- so far as possible
- to a certain degree
- to a certain extent
- up to a certain point
- within limits
Example Sentences
Analysts say the more recent troubles in the job market are partly due to the president's sweeping changes to tariff and immigration policy, which economists have consistently warned would hurt the economy.
Medication abortion was difficult for college students, partly because patients from other Midwestern states were seeking care in Illinois facilities.
He’s witnessed shade gradually disappear in the 40 years he has lived in the neighborhood and believes law enforcement agencies are partly to blame.
Dudek says this behavior stemmed partly from being in over his head, amazed by who he was suddenly answering to.
"The culture here has changed significantly now partly as a result of this. It's a very painful way to learn."
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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