deliberately

adverb B2

Meaning

The adverb "deliberately" means to do something on purpose or with intention, rather than by accident.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "deliberately" with "accidentally," which have opposite meanings.

Example Sentences

Did you deliberately leave the door open last night ?
She deliberately chose the blue dress for the meeting today .
She deliberately spoke slowly to help everyone understand clearly .
The manager deliberately reviewed the report before making a decision .

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