accidentally

Definitions

1. In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
2. Unintentionally.

Equivalents

Examples

“He discovered penicillin largely accidentally.”

“He accidentally exposed the bacteria to mold spores.”

“As I arrived at the foot of the hill I overtook two ladies, whom I passed. As I did so, I brushed one of them accidently on the arm.”

“Robins, of Torquay, had denied a single charge of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. She claimed the microwave was accidentally turned on by one of the cats after the kitten got inside. But Knutton said the kitten was too small to even get⟳ onto the work⟳ surface.”

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