randomly
Translation
randomly, haphazardly
Examples
The winners were chosen randomly.
The winners were chosen randomly.
He randomly picked a book from the shelf.
He randomly picked a book from the shelf.
Grammar Patterns
modifies a verb to do (sth.) randomly
Similar Words
Synonyms: arbitrarily, by chance; Antonyms: systematically, deliberately
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'random' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. It means 'in a random manner'.
Memory Tips
This adverb describes an action done without a specific plan or reason, just by chance.