Cool MateMeaning of Accidentally
by chance; in a way that was not planned
In simple words: By mistake, without intending to.
Accidentally in a sentence
- As I turned around, I accidentally hit him in the face.
- The damage couldn't have been caused accidentally.
How to use Accidentally
Use 'accidentally' to describe something that happens by chance, usually without planning. It's appropriate in casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in very formal writing where precision is needed.
Grammar pattern
accidentally + verb
Memory hint
Sounds like 'accident' — think of an accident that wasn't planned.
Related words
Collocations with Accidentally
- accidentally delete
- accidentally spill
- accidentally touch
- accidentally reveal
- accidentally bump
Synonyms for Accidentally
- unintentionally
- mistakenly
- inadvertently
- unknowingly
- accidently
Opposites of Accidentally
- intentionally
- deliberately
Common mistakes with Accidentally
- Confused with 'intentionally' — they have opposite meanings.
- Omitting 'ly' — students often write 'accidental' instead of 'accidentally'.
- Using the wrong verb form following 'accidentally'.
Accidentally appears in
Accidentally in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بالصدفة
يعني حصلت بالغلط، بدون قصد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুর্ঘটনাক্রমে
ভুল করে, উদ্দেশ্য ছাড়াই।
- GermanDeutsch
versehentlich
Aus Versehen, ohne es zu beabsichtigen.
- SpanishEspañol
Accidentalmente
Por error, sin intención.
- Persianفارسی
تصادفاً
از روی اشتباه، بدون قصد قبلی.
- FrenchFrançais
Accidentellement
Par erreur, sans le vouloir.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गलती से
गलती से, बिना इरादे के।
- ItalianItaliano
Accidentalmente
Per sbaglio, senza volerlo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Acidentalmente
Por engano, sem querer.
- RussianРусский
случайно
По ошибке, не намеренно.
- Urduاردو
بے دھیانی سے، اتفاقاً
غلطی سے، بغیر ارادہ کیے۔
- Chinese中文
意外地
出错了，没打算这样做。
More words like Accidentally
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Accidentally
What does Accidentally mean?
By mistake, without intending to.
What is the definition of Accidentally?
by chance; in a way that was not planned
How do you use Accidentally in a sentence?
As I turned around, I accidentally hit him in the face.
Can you give another example of Accidentally?
The damage couldn't have been caused accidentally.
What are synonyms for Accidentally?
Common alternatives include unintentionally, mistakenly, inadvertently, unknowingly, accidently.
What is the opposite of Accidentally?
Opposite meanings include intentionally, deliberately.
What words go with Accidentally?
It commonly pairs with accidentally delete, accidentally spill, accidentally touch, accidentally reveal, accidentally bump.
What are common mistakes when using Accidentally?
Confused with 'intentionally' — they have opposite meanings. Omitting 'ly' — students often write 'accidental' instead of 'accidentally'. Using the wrong verb form following 'accidentally'.
How do you pronounce Accidentally?
US: /["/ˌæksɪˈdentəli/"]/, UK: /["/ˌæksɪˈdentəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Accidentally?
Use 'accidentally' to describe something that happens by chance, usually without planning. It's appropriate in casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in very formal writing where precision is needed.
What CEFR level is Accidentally?
"Accidentally" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.