Definition: In part, or to some degree, but not completely.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look!
Today we’re tackling ‘partly,’ a word that’s quite simple, really. The dictionary gives us the key – “in part, or to some degree, but not completely.”
Let's break it down with a little rhyme, you see:
“Partly means
some
, it isn't
all
,”
“A little bit there, before you fall!”
Think of it like this: if you have a cookie and you eat half – that’s ‘partly’ eaten. You haven't finished the whole thing, just some of it!
Or maybe the sky is partly cloudy - some sun peeks through, but clouds are still around. It isn't
only
cloudy, it’s mixed with sunshine too!
"Partly" shows a
fraction
, a
segment
, a piece you can see – not the whole thing, you agree?
Do you have any questions about ‘partly’? Don’t be shy, let’s explore this word together.