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accidentally

/ˌæk.sɪˈden.təl.i/

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adverb

B1formalcommon/ˌæk.sɪˈden.təl.i/

An adverb meaning 'by chance' or 'unintentionally.' It describes an action that occurs without deliberate intent or planning, often resulting in an unexpected outcome.

ruНаречие, означающее 'случайно' или 'непреднамеренно'. Описывает действие, которое происходит без намерения или планирования, часто приводя к неожиданному результату.esAdverbio que significa 'por casualidad' o 'sin intención'. Describe una acción que ocurre sin propósito o planificación, a menudo con un resultado inesperado.frAdverbe signifiant « par hasard » ou « sans intention ». Décrit une action qui se produit de manière non voulue ou non planifiée, souvent avec un résultat inattendu.deAdverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas zufällig oder unbeabsichtigt geschieht, also ohne Absicht oder Planung, oft mit unerwartetem Ergebnis.ptAdvérbio que significa 'por acaso' ou 'sem intenção'. Descreve uma ação que ocorre sem intenção ou planejamento, muitas vezes levando a um resultado inesperado.zh副词,表示“偶然地”、“无意中”或“不小心地”。描述某个动作或事件在没有意图或计划的情况下发生,往往导致意想不到的结果。arظرف يعني 'بالمصادفة' أو 'بدون قصد'. يصف فعلًا يقع دون نية مسبقة أو تخطيط، وغالبًا ما يؤدي إلى نتيجة غير متوقعة.

  1. Without advance planning B1 formal

    Happening by chance or without prior intention.

    • She accidentally discovered the hidden room while cleaning.
    • He accidentally met his old friend at the airport.
    • The solution was found accidentally during a routine test.

    ruСлучайноessin quererfrpar hasarddeZufälligptAcidentalmentezh偶然地arبالمصادفة

    Synonymes: by chancefortuitouslyinadvertentlyunintentionallyunwittingly

    Antonymes: consciouslydeliberatelyintentionallypurposelywilfully

  2. In a minor or subordinate manner B2 formal

    In a way that is secondary or incidental to the main purpose.

    • The topic was mentioned only accidentally in the discussion.
    • Her role in the project was accidentally important, not central.
    • The details were accidentally included in the appendix.

    ruПопутноesde manera incidentalfrde manière accessoiredeNebenbeiptIncidentalmentezh顺便地arبالعَرَض

    Synonymes: incidentallyperipherallysecondarilytangentially

  3. Without intention A2 formal

    In an unintentional manner; not done on purpose.

    • He accidentally spilled coffee on the table.
    • She accidentally deleted the important file.
    • I accidentally locked myself out of the house.

    ruСлучайноessin intenciónfrpar accidentdeVersehentlichptAcidentalmentezh偶然地arبغير قصد

    Synonymes: by chancecasuallyfortuitouslyinadvertentlymistakenlyunintentionallyunwittingly

    Antonymes: consciouslydeliberatelydesignedlyintentionallyknowinglypurposelywillfully

  • more accidentally comparative form
  • most accidentally superlative form