partly

Universal Words 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. ______________________________ WHICHWORD? 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. ______________________________