Partly and Plain

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Partly adverb - In some measure or degree.

Usage example: you're only partly right

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Plain is an antonym for partly.

Nearby Words: part, partial, partially

Plain adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

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Partly is an antonym for plain.

Nearby Words: plainly, plainness, plaint

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