Accidentally vs. Accidently — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman & Urooj Arif — Updated on March 12, 2024
Difference Between Accidentally and Accidently
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Accidentally
Occurring unexpectedly, unintentionally, or by chance.
Accidently
Occurring unexpectedly, unintentionally, or by chance.
Accidentally
(Music) Of or relating to an accidental.
Accidently
(Music) Of or relating to an accidental.
Accidentally
Being an animal, especially a bird, that has strayed beyond its normal range.
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Accidently
Being an animal, especially a bird, that has strayed beyond its normal range.
Accidentally
A property, factor, or attribute that is not essential.
Accidently
A property, factor, or attribute that is not essential.
Accidentally
Any of various signs that indicate the alteration of a note by one or two semitones or the cancellation of a previous sign.
Accidently
Any of various signs that indicate the alteration of a note by one or two semitones or the cancellation of a previous sign.
Accidentally
A note that has been marked with such a sign.
Accidently
A note that has been marked with such a sign.
Accidentally
An animal that has strayed beyond its normal range.
Accidently
An animal that has strayed beyond its normal range.
Accidentally
In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
He discovered penicillin largely accidentally.
Accidently
Accidentally; by chance, unintentionally.
Accidentally
Unintentionally.
He accidentally exposed the bacteria to mold spores.
Accidentally
In an accidental manner; unexpectedly; by chance; unintentionally; casually; fortuitously; not essentially.
Accidentally
Without advance planning;
They met accidentally
Accidentally
In an incidental manner;
These magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models
Accidentally
Without intention; in an unintentional manner;
She hit him unintentionally
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
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Urooj ArifUrooj is a skilled content writer at Ask Difference, known for her exceptional ability to simplify complex topics into engaging and informative content. With a passion for research and a flair for clear, concise writing, she consistently delivers articles that resonate with our diverse audience.
