accidentally
Pronunciation: [ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli]
Word
Context: “unexpected event”
(adverb) when something happens by mistake or without planning. It’s like when you do something wrong, but you didn’t mean to do it at all.
Example
I accidentally spilled my juice on the table.
Example
I didn’t accidentally break the toy; I did it on purpose.
Example
Did you accidentally forget to bring your homework today?
Context: “unintentional action”
(adverb) when something occurs unintentionally or by accident. It's like when you mean to do one thing, but something else happens instead.
Example
She accidentally sent the message to the wrong person.
Example
He didn’t accidentally choose the wrong answer; he guessed it intentionally.
Example
Did you accidentally choose a different color for your shirt?
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