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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
deliberately means: With the intention of doing something, rather than by accident.
adverb
ON PURPOSEB1
With the intention of doing something, rather than by accident.
- He deliberately broke the cup.
- She deliberately avoided answering my question.
- Did you deliberately leave my name off the list?
SLOWLY AND CAREFULLYC1
Slowly and carefully, giving attention to each movement or action.
- She moved deliberately across the room.
- He spoke deliberately, pausing between sentences.
- The worker deliberately examined each piece before setting it aside.
Questions about deliberately
What does deliberately mean?
With the intention of doing something, rather than by accident.
What is deliberately in other languages?
Türkçe: bilerek · Español: deliberadamente · Français: délibérément · Deutsch: absichtlich · Italiano: deliberatamente · 日本語: わざと
How do you pronounce deliberately?
It is pronounced /dɪˈlɪbərətli/.
How do you use deliberately in a sentence?
He deliberately broke the cup. She deliberately avoided answering my question.
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