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accidentally

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌæksɪˈdentəli/

accidentally means: Without meaning to do it, or by chance.

adverb

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Without meaning to do it, or by chance.

  • I accidentally broke a cup.
  • She accidentally sent the message to her boss.
  • We accidentally discovered a lovely little café.

Similar words: unintentionally, inadvertently, by chance

Opposites: deliberately, intentionally

Common phrases: accidentally drop something, accidentally delete something, accidentally discover something

Questions about accidentally

What does accidentally mean?

Without meaning to do it, or by chance.

What is accidentally in other languages?

Türkçe: yanlışlıkla · Español: accidentalmente · Français: accidentellement · Deutsch: versehentlich · Italiano: accidentalmente · 日本語: うっかり

How do you pronounce accidentally?

It is pronounced /ˌæksɪˈdentəli/.

How do you use accidentally in a sentence?

I accidentally broke a cup. She accidentally sent the message to her boss.

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