PARTLY


Meaning of PARTLY in English

/ ˈpɑːtli; NAmE ˈpɑːrt-/ adverb

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.

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WHICH WORD

partly / partially

Partly and partially both mean 'not completely':

The road is partly / partially finished.

Partly is especially used to talk about the reason for something, often followed by because or due to :

I didn't enjoy the trip very much, partly because of the weather.

Partially should be used when you are talking about physical conditions:

His mother is partially blind.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.