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accidentally

/əˈkɪdəntəli/ adverb · British & US

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What does accidentally mean?

adverb

Happening or done without intention or awareness; unintentional.

Example

"She accidentally locked her keys in the car."

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Etymologically related

accident incidental chance unintentional

Synonyms for accidentally

unintentionally unwittingly by chance incidentally unaware

Antonyms of accidentally

intentionally deliberately purposely

Rhymes with accidentally

accidentally delicately happily lightly