What is the difference between partly and partially? An example of usage for each word would be great.
Answer
Partially is mostly used in contexts involving non-tangible description of things.
Example:
Your views are partially correct.
Whereeas partly is preferred for tangible description.
Example:
The construction is partly built on stone.
Moreover, 'partially' is more abstract and concrete w.r.t usage than that of 'partly'.
Try to think of it this way:
Specific and concretely describing
'half of the liquid' partly goes more with this.
Vague and non specific description
'Some of the liquid' partially is more apt here.
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