adverb

accidentally

accidentally, by chance, unintentionally

I accidentally deleted the file.

I accidentally deleted the file.

She accidentally knocked over the glass.

She accidentally knocked over the glass.

((accidentally + verb)) to do (sth.) by chance I accidentally broke the plate.

Synonyms: unintentionally, by mistake; Antonyms: deliberately, on purpose

From the adjective 'accidental' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.

Describes an action done like an 'accident'. It ends in '-ly' like many adverbs (e.g., slowly, quickly).

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