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accidently

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Adv — Nonstandard spelling of accidentally.

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Etymology

From Middle English accidently, accidentli (“by chance; temporarily; artificially”), equivalent to accident + -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “accidently” mean?

The word “accidently” means nonstandard spelling of accidentally. In plain terms, a common misspelling of accidentally — best avoided in formal writing.

How do you use “accidently” in a sentence?

Here is “accidently” used in a sentence: “He wrote "I accidently spilled the coffee" in his email, missing the extra "al.".”

What part of speech is “accidently”?

“Accidently” is an adverb.

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