At Random

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Pronunciation: /æt ˈrændəm/

Definitions of at random

adverb Adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often indicates manner, time, or place.

Example Sentences

A1 She picked out a book at random from the shelf.

A2 The winner of the raffle was chosen at random.

B1 The survey participants were asked to select answers at random.

B2 The test questions were arranged in a random order for fairness.

C1 The scientist selected samples at random to ensure unbiased results.

C2 The lottery numbers are drawn at random every week.

preposition Preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

Example Sentences

A1 I picked a book at random from the shelf.

A2 She chose her outfit at random without much thought.

B1 The winner of the raffle was chosen at random by a computer program.

B2 The survey participants were selected at random to ensure unbiased results.

C1 The suspect's alibi was verified by checking his alibi at random times throughout the day.

C2 The scientist conducted experiments by introducing variables at random to test different outcomes.

Examples of at random in a Sentence

formal The participants were selected at random to ensure unbiased results.

informal I just picked a movie at random from the list.

slang I just grabbed a shirt at random this morning, I didn't even look at what I was wearing.

figurative Life sometimes feels like a series of events happening at random with no clear direction.

Grammatical Forms of at random

past tense

selected at random

plural

items chosen at random

comparative

more randomly

superlative

most randomly

present tense

choosing at random

future tense

will choose at random

perfect tense

have chosen at random

continuous tense

is choosing at random

singular

item chosen at random

positive degree

random

infinitive

to choose at random

gerund

choosing at random

participle

chosen at random

Origin and Evolution of at random

First Known Use: 1561 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'at random' originated from the Middle English word 'randoun' which means 'impetuosity' or 'force'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'at random' evolved to refer to something done without a specific method or pattern, often associated with unpredictability or chance.