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on purpose

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑn ˈpɝpəs/ · UK /ɒn ˈpɜːpəs/

on purpose means: If you do something this way, you mean to do it; it does not happen by accident.

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If you do something this way, you mean to do it; it does not happen by accident.

  • I did it on purpose.
  • She left the door open on purpose so the cat could enter.
  • Did you spill your drink on purpose?

Similar words: deliberately, intentionally

Opposites: accidentally

Common phrases: do something on purpose, break something on purpose, on purpose again

Questions about on purpose

What does on purpose mean?

If you do something this way, you mean to do it; it does not happen by accident.

What is on purpose in other languages?

Türkçe: bilerek · Español: a propósito · Français: exprès · Deutsch: absichtlich · Italiano: apposta · 日本語: わざと

How do you pronounce on purpose?

In American English /ɑn ˈpɝpəs/; in British English /ɒn ˈpɜːpəs/.

How do you use on purpose in a sentence?

I did it on purpose. She left the door open on purpose so the cat could enter.

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