accidentally
Translation
accidentally, by chance, unintentionally
Examples
I accidentally deleted the file.
I accidentally deleted the file.
She accidentally knocked over the glass.
She accidentally knocked over the glass.
Grammar Patterns
((accidentally + verb)) to do (sth.) by chance I accidentally broke the plate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unintentionally, by mistake; Antonyms: deliberately, on purpose
Etymology
From the adjective 'accidental' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Describes an action done like an 'accident'. It ends in '-ly' like many adverbs (e.g., slowly, quickly).