incidentally
Incidentally (adverb) means used to introduce a side remark, loosely connected to what was just said. Example: “Incidentally, I saw your brother at the gym yesterday.”
How to use incidentally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBy the way — used to slip in a related but secondary point.
Word forms
more incidentally comparative, most incidentally superlative
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_____, I saw your brother at the gym yesterday.
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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.
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