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accidentally

/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/adverb5 syllables

Accidentally means: without advance planning.

Synonyms for accidentally10

adverb, as in without advance planning

by chance, circumstantially, unexpectedly

adverb, as in of a minor or subordinate nature

adverb, as in without intention; in an unintentional manner

unintentionally

also used for accidentally

casually, fortuitously, adventitiously, by accident, on accident

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Opposites of accidentally

What does accidentally mean?3

adverb

1

without advance planning“they met accidentally”

2

of a minor or subordinate nature“these magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models”

3

without intention; in an unintentional manner“she hit him unintentionally”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with accidentally?6

three syllables

6 syllables

environmentallycoincidentallyexperimentally
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Accidentally in a sentence

  • Serendipity is the ability to make, accidentally, happy and unexpected discoveries.DJ_Saidez
  • James accidentally stepped on the ice, slipped and fell.Amastan
  • I accidentally dropped your mug, but it's okay, it didn't break.Amastan
  • If you accidentally soil your apron, address the stains promptly.Amastan
  • If you accidentally leave utensils outside, check for any signs of rust or damage.Amastan
  • Ziri accidentally let go of his balloon, and it floated away.always
  • He hurried out the door, and accidentally forgot the key at home.n1ls
  • She accidentally cut herself with her new knife.CH

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