partly
The sky was partly cloudy this morning.
Some clouds were visible, but not the entire sky.
to some extent, but not completely
She agreed partly with his argument.
She agreed with some aspects of his argument, but not all.
The project is partly funded by private donors.
Private donors contribute to the funding, but not entirely.
Often used to indicate that something is partially true or partially completed.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Weather
'Partly' is commonly used in weather forecasts to describe conditions that are not fully clear or fully cloudy.
Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'partly' with words like 'somewhat' or 'partially' in the same sentence, as they mean the same thing.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'partly,' from Old French 'partie,' meaning 'part.'
Usage Notes
Often used in weather forecasts, agreements, and descriptions where something is not fully one way or another.