Partly
Partly adverb - In some measure or degree.
Slightly and partly are semantically related. in partially topic. In some cases you can use "Slightly" instead an adverb "Partly", when it comes to topics like to a certain degree, not completely.
Slightly
Slightly adverb - By a very small margin.
Usage example: I thought the first one was slightly better
Nearby Word: slight
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Both words in one sentence
- Why he doesn't quit is doubtful - partly blackmail, partly a belief that the Soviets are slightly worse.
Source: Dirty Business -
Subverted slightly in that while the guy does have an ego it's partly played up in the ring as part of his flashy acts and openings, plus he gets plenty of Pet the Dog moments.
Source: Arrogant Kung-Fu Guy -
This is partly indicated by these possessed-BL's not looking like decaying reanimated corpses like all the other BL's, but instead just have pallid gray skin, although this varies slightly Depending on the Artist.
Source: Comic Book / Blackest Night
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