accidentally — by chance or mistake; without intention
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: by chance or mistake; without intention
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæksɪˈdentəli/
Example Sentences
- I accidentally liked my crush's photo from 2019 while stalking their Instagram.
- She accidentally discovered the surprise party when she came home early.
- He accidentally put salt instead of sugar in his coffee and made the worst face ever.
accidentally
ADVERB[/ˌæksɪˈdentəli/]
by chance or mistake; without intention
She accidentally knocked over the paint can while reaching for a brush.
Accidentally spilled, but mentally thrilled - fundamentally brilliant!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French 'accident' (from Latin 'accidere' meaning 'to happen'), combined with the suffix '-al' (relating to) and '-ly' (in the manner of). The root Latin 'accidere' comes from 'ad-' (to) + 'cadere' (to fall).
Breakdown
accident (something that happens by chance, from Latin accidere 'to fall to') + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in the manner of') = accidentally (in an accidental manner; by chance)
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📝Examples
“I accidentally liked my crush's photo from 2019 while stalking their Instagram.”
“She accidentally discovered the surprise party when she came home early.”
“He accidentally put salt instead of sugar in his coffee and made the worst face ever.”
“The scientist accidentally created a new compound while trying to make something else.”
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