Partly or partially ...

Partly and partially are to some extent interchangeable.Partly is used when referring to a part or parts of something. for example the bridge is partly (not partially) made of stone. while partially is preferred for the meaning to some extent: his mother is partially (not partly) sighted. partly - in part; in some degree; not wholly; "I felt partly to blame"; "The engine of the car is partially damaged" I want to make it clear with another example. If liver is damaged then liver is partly damage of the body but body is partially damaged as liver is part of the body. Damage of liver is partly damage and damage of liver is partial damage of the body.

I checked Merriam-Webster's Learners Dictionary online and found this info: - Partially is used more often to modify an adjective or past participle that names or suggests a process - Partly is more often used before clauses or phrases that offers an explanation Partially is also the opposite of completely and partly, the opposite of wholly. From their examples, it seems that partially is more often used before a verb. eg. We decided not to go hiking, partly because of the weather. Her homework is partially done. You can visit www.learnersdictionary.com for more info. Good luck!

As a native English speaker I tend to select the word to use by whether it 'sounds' right, that's not much help to you as I cannot give you a hard and fast rule only say it comes with experience of English speakers. I would usually use, 'A few years ago.' I might use 'A few years back' in particular contexts but I would not use your 'behind,' since there is nothing that the years are behind. Try to get a copy of Fowler English Usage, which is the definitive guide here. all the best urban

hi vandy example he was partly to blame for the accident. the trail mix was partially full of almonds, raisins, chocolate'and chunks of candied fruits. no cannot do few year behind. I cou ld say i am four days behind in getting caught up on mylpt/ I can say a few years ago I was just sixty now look at me.sob. or I can look back on my teen years and shudder as I never ever want to relive those .that is the truth too lol I am not up on grammar to say why but hope you get the drift of the difference in usage.

Hi vandie... I think Partly means a single part from a whole and partially means several parts from a whole. As i am not a native english speaker so i am suffering to express it. Anyway i just want to ask you why the pronunciation of "chemistry" and "character" are not the same. I mean the pronunciation of "ch'? Take care.

These are what I think: partly = a part of something partially = in stages few years ago = formal few years back = informal few years behind = late for few years already What do I know?