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Definition partly in British English

partly adverb

adverb
/ˈpɑː(r)tli/
1

to some degree, but not completely

Example

I'll admit I was partly to blame.

Example

She was shaking all over, partly because she was so angry with Oliver and partly because she was so afraid.

Example

Inflation has remained low, partly as a result of cheaper imports.

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Definition partly in British English