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accidentally

Pronunciation: [ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli]

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Learn how to use accidentally in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce accidentally

Pronunciation: [ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli]

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