incidentally
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for incidentally, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — Used to introduce a side remark, loosely connected to what was just said.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adverb
Used to introduce a side remark, loosely connected to what was just said.
“Incidentally, I saw your brother at the gym yesterday.”
2. adverb
As a minor or secondary consequence, rather than the main point.
“The policy was aimed at reducing traffic and, incidentally, cut pollution too.”
Opposites
How to use incidentally
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
incidentally, ...
mentioned incidentally
Frequently asked questions
What does “incidentally” mean?
The word “incidentally” means used to introduce a side remark, loosely connected to what was just said. In plain terms, by the way — used to slip in a related but secondary point.
How do you pronounce “incidentally”?
“Incidentally” is pronounced ihn-sih-DEHNT-lee (/ˌɪnsəˈdɛn(t)l̩i/ in IPA).
How do you use “incidentally” in a sentence?
Here is “incidentally” used in a sentence: “Incidentally, I saw your brother at the gym yesterday.”
What part of speech is “incidentally”?
“Incidentally” is an adverb.
Is “incidentally” a common word?
“Incidentally” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “incidentally” have?
“Incidentally” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to introduce a side remark, loosely connected to what was just said.
