accidentally
adverb
by chance or mistake; in a way that is not planned or intended.
accidently
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a variation of
accidentally.
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a word derived from
accidental.
Example Sentences
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Law schools could use their antitrust curricula as a secret screening device to steer cynics and chiselers who accidently get through the door toward alternative professions such as telemarketing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
This lengthy breakdown time also allows for a "grace period" if a dose is accidently skipped or taken late.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2023
Flight controllers accidently sent a wrong command nearly two weeks ago that tilted the spacecraft’s antenna away from Earth and severed contact.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
"That's my biggest fear; Inter having a shot from distance, it accidently hits someone's arm and the referee points to the spot."
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2023
“Mistakes” she called them, as if I’d accidently stolen some chickens while I meant to be doing something else.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
