randomly — without pattern, purpose, or predetermined order; by chance
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without pattern, purpose, or predetermined order; by chance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrændəmli/
Example Sentences
- My playlist randomly played my ex's favorite song during my date.
- The teacher randomly called on students to answer questions.
- I randomly met my high school friend at the grocery store.
randomly
ADVERB[/ˈrændəmli/]
without pattern, purpose, or predetermined order; by chance
The winners were chosen randomly from thousands of participants.
The computer randomly generated different icons with no clear pattern. (RANDOM + LY → things happen with no clear order or pattern)
Randomly chosen outcomes can arrive unexpectedly.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English word 'random' (impetuosity, violence), which came from Old French 'randon' meaning haste or speed. The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverb.
Breakdown
random (without pattern or purpose) + -ly (adverb-forming suffix) = randomly
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My playlist randomly played my ex's favorite song during my date.”
“The teacher randomly called on students to answer questions.”
“I randomly met my high school friend at the grocery store.”
“My cat randomly decides to sprint across the house at 3 AM.”
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