accidentally
Translation
accidentally, by mistake, unintentionally
Examples
I accidentally deleted the file.
I accidentally deleted the file.
She accidentally bumped into him.
She accidentally bumped into him.
Grammar Patterns
accidentally ((verb)) to do something by chance or mistake I accidentally deleted the file.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unintentionally, by mistake, by chance; Antonyms: intentionally, on purpose, deliberately
Etymology
From 'accidental' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. It describes an action done in an accidental manner.
Memory Tips
The '-ly' ending often signals an adverb, describing *how* an action is done. This action was done in an 'accidental' way.