deliberately

adverb (deliberately); adjective deliberate

«deliberately» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

On purpose; meaning to do it, not by accident. tree →
Slowly and carefully (He spoke deliberately). tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, stories and fairness: «He broke it deliberately» or «by accident?» changes the blame. In sport: a deliberate foul. Formal synonym: intentionally.

Examples

She deliberately left the door open for the cat. tree →
He didn't break the vase deliberately; it was an accident. tree →
The player deliberately tripped his opponent. tree →
The teacher spoke slowly and deliberately. tree →
Someone deliberately started the fire. tree →
I deliberately chose the hardest puzzle. tree →
Knowing this, the Indian deliberately steered the horse right above the city, in order that his revenge for his unjust imprisonment might be all the quicker and sweeter. tree →

Note

Opposite: accidentally, by accident. Adjective: deliberate (dih-LIB-er-it); verb deliberate (dih-LIB-er-ate) means think carefully before deciding.

On Mova

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