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accidentally
[ ak-si-den-tl-ee ]
adverb
- by chance or mistake; in a way that is not planned or intended:
If you break your key, whether accidentally or on purpose, there is a $40 charge to replace it.
- in a nonessential or subsidiary way; incidentally:
Philosophy is essentially a vocation, and only accidentally a profession.
Other Word Forms
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Word History and Origins
Origin of accidentally1
Example Sentences
A woman says she has been left unable to walk after she was accidentally trampled by players participating in an annual Easter Monday tradition.
Most fires are deliberately or accidentally started by humans, but favourable weather conditions can make it much easier for fires to ignite and spread quickly.
A man who bought a £20,000 car to replace the one he had stolen has discovered he has accidentally bought back his own stolen car.
Wildlife charities say it's a great time to get out and about and enjoy nature, but people should be on their guard against accidentally starting a fire.
A Dutch town hall has admitted that it "most likely" accidentally disposed of 46 artworks, including an Andy Warhol print of the former Dutch queen, during renovation works last year.
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How Do You Spell Accidentally?
Spelling tips for accidentally
The word accidentally is hard to spell because it can be hard to remember which letters are doubled and which are not. To add to the confusion, there are two possible spellings of accidentally. While less common, accidently is also an acceptable spelling of the word.
How to spell accidentally: It’s no accident that many animals have two eyes to see (C) And two ears to Listen (L). This reminds you that the letters c and l are doubled in accidentally, with an a in between.
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