intentionally

adverb (intentionally)

«intentionally» 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 →

In the lessons

In school and playground fairness: «Did you push him intentionally?» In ethics and law: doing harm intentionally is treated more seriously than doing it by accident. It tells the reader the action was planned or wanted.

Examples

She didn't break the vase intentionally; it slipped. tree →
He intentionally left the door open for the cat. tree →
The referee said the foul was done intentionally. tree →
Never hurt an animal intentionally. tree →
I intentionally kept the surprise secret. tree →
The page was left blank intentionally. tree →

Note

Adjective: intentional; noun: intention. Opposites: accidentally, by accident, unintentionally. Synonyms: on purpose, deliberately. Spelling: double n and double l.

On Mova

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