partly

/'pɑ:tli/

Thân thiện

The sun is partly hidden behind a fluffy white cloud.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • To some extent; not completely: Used to indicate that something is true or exists only in some degree or measure, but not entirely or wholly.

Usage

• Position in a sentence: Typically placed before the adjective, adverb, or verb it modifies. It can also be used at the beginning or end of a clause for emphasis or clarity.
• Function: It qualifies a statement, indicating that it is not fully applicable.

Examples

• Modifying an adjective:
  • The decision was partly political. (The decision had some political elements, but other factors were also involved.)
  • I am partly responsible for the mistake. (I share some, but not all, of the responsibility.)
• Modifying a verb:
  • She partly agreed with his proposal. (She agreed with some aspects of it, but not all.)
  • The project failed partly due to poor planning. (Poor planning was one of several reasons for the failure.)
• Modifying an adverb or a clause:
  • He succeeded partly because of his talent. (His talent was one contributing factor to his success.)
  • Partly out of curiosity, she opened the old book. (Curiosity was one of her motivations for opening the book.)

Advanced Usage

• "partly to blame": Shares some responsibility for a negative outcome.
  • The bad weather was partly to blame for the delay. (The weather was one of the causes of the delay.)
• "partly because": Introduces one of several reasons.
  • I declined the offer partly because of the salary. (The salary was one reason among others for declining.)

Variants and Related Words

• Partial (adj): Not complete or total; existing only in part. Also, showing favoritism.
  • We could only get a partial view of the stage.
• Part (n): A piece or segment of a whole.
  • A part of the story is true.

Synonyms

• Partially: To a limited degree; not fully. (Often interchangeable with 'partly', though 'partially' can sometimes imply a bias.)
  • The door was partially open.
• In part: As a part of the whole; to some extent.
  • His success was in part due to luck.
• Somewhat: To a moderate degree.
  • I was somewhat surprised by the news.

Antonyms

• Wholly: Completely; fully.
  • I wholly agree with you.
• Entirely: To the full extent; completely.
  • The theory is entirely wrong.
• Fully: Completely; without limitation.
  • She was fully aware of the risks.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in part; in some degree; not wholly
   • I felt partly to blame
   • He was partially paralyzed

Từ đồng nghĩa

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