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purposely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɜːrpəsli/ · UK /ˈpɜːpəsli/

purposely means: Because you meant to do it, rather than by accident.

adverb

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Because you meant to do it, rather than by accident.

  • I purposely left the door open.
  • She purposely avoided his question.
  • Did you purposely give me the wrong address?

Similar words: deliberately, intentionally, on purpose

Opposites: accidentally, unintentionally

Common phrases: purposely avoid something, purposely ignore someone, purposely leave something

Questions about purposely

What does purposely mean?

Because you meant to do it, rather than by accident.

What is purposely in other languages?

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

How do you pronounce purposely?

In American English /ˈpɜːrpəsli/; in British English /ˈpɜːpəsli/.

How do you use purposely in a sentence?

I purposely left the door open. She purposely avoided his question.

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