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Partly Adverb Bre ˈpɑːtli ˈpɑːrtli People Unwilling Attend

Word partly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈpɑːtli / NAmE / ˈpɑːrtli /
Example
  • some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved.
  • he was only partly responsible for the accident.
  • the road is partly/partially finished.
  • i didn’t enjoy the trip very much, partly because of the weather.
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partly

(adverb)BrE / ˈpɑːtli / NAmE / ˈpɑːrtli /
  1. to some extent; not completely
    • Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved.
    • He was only partly responsible for the accident.
    • The road is partly/partially finished.
    • I didn’t enjoy the trip very much, partly because of the weather.
    • His mother is partially blind.

    Extra Examples

    • Inflation accelerated partly as a result of increased oil prices.
    • It is partly a matter of personalities, but only partly.
    • It was partly my fault.
    • Prosperity increased partly as a consequence of reduced inflation.
    • The measure was popular, partly because it was a way of avoiding tax.
    • The result is partly a matter of skill and partly of chance.
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