Accidentally vs. Deliberately — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Accidentally and Deliberately
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Accidentally
Occurring unexpectedly, unintentionally, or by chance.
Deliberately
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose
The fire was started deliberately
Accidentally
(Music) Of or relating to an accidental.
Deliberately
In a careful and unhurried way
Slowly and deliberately he rose from the armchair
Accidentally
Being an animal, especially a bird, that has strayed beyond its normal range.
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Deliberately
Done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects; intentional
Mistook the oversight for a deliberate insult.
Accidentally
A property, factor, or attribute that is not essential.
Deliberately
Arising from or marked by careful consideration
A deliberate decision.
Accidentally
Any of various signs that indicate the alteration of a note by one or two semitones or the cancellation of a previous sign.
Deliberately
Unhurried and careful
Moved at a deliberate pace.
Accidentally
A note that has been marked with such a sign.
Deliberately
To think carefully and often slowly, as about a choice to be made.
Accidentally
An animal that has strayed beyond its normal range.
Deliberately
To consult with another or others in a process of reaching a decision.
Accidentally
In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
He discovered penicillin largely accidentally.
Deliberately
To consider (a matter) carefully and often slowly, as by weighing alternatives.
Accidentally
Unintentionally.
He accidentally exposed the bacteria to mold spores.
Deliberately
Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
He deliberately broke that, didn't he?
Accidentally
In an accidental manner; unexpectedly; by chance; unintentionally; casually; fortuitously; not essentially.
Deliberately
Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.
After being called upon, he strode deliberately up to the blackboard.
Accidentally
Without advance planning;
They met accidentally
Deliberately
With careful consideration, or deliberation; circumspectly; warily; not hastily or rashly; slowly; as, a purpose deliberately formed.
Accidentally
In an incidental manner;
These magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models
Deliberately
With intention; in an intentional manner;
He used that word intentionally
I did this by choice
She hit him unintentionally
Accidentally
Without intention; in an unintentional manner;
She hit him unintentionally
Deliberately
In a deliberate unhurried manner;
She was working deliberately
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