Synonyms & related words for partly

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of partly — including partially, part, somewhat, partial, incompletely, purely. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to partly

Explore words related to partly — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include largely, mostly, mainly, wholly, entirely, chiefly, primarily, principally. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for partly

Common synonyms for partly include partially, part, somewhat, partial, incompletely, purely — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does partly come from?

The word partly breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root part-, from Latin partiri (“to divide, share out”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.