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Partly People Adverb ˈpɑːtli ˈpɑːrtli Unwilling Attend Classes

Word3 partly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ˈpɑːtli/ /ˈpɑːrtli/
Example
  • some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved.
  • these low prices were partly due to excess supply.
  • he was only partly responsible for the accident.
  • the story is partly based on fact.
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partly

(adverb)/ˈpɑːtli/ /ˈpɑːrtli/
  1. to some extent; not completely
    • Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved.
    • These low prices were partly due to excess supply.
    • He was only partly responsible for the accident.
    • The story is partly based on fact.
    • It was partly my fault.
    • Two factors at least partly explain her success.
    • Her eyes were partly open.

    Extra Examples

    • Inflation accelerated partly as a result of increased oil prices.
    • It is partly a matter of personalities, but only partly.
    • Prosperity increased partly as a consequence of reduced inflation.
    • The result is partly a matter of skill and partly of chance.
    • The loss of people close to him partly explains his comic obsession with love and death.
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