Educational Mistakes

adverb without intention; accidentally

preposition in a way that is not intended or planned

• The employee inadvertently sent the confidential report to the wrong recipient.
• I inadvertently double-booked myself for two events tonight.
• I accidentally ate my roommate's leftovers, inadvertently thinking they were mine.
• His words inadvertently stabbed her heart, even though he didn't mean to hurt her.

adverb Accidently is an adverb that describes how something is done unintentionally or by mistake.

• She accidently spilled coffee on her white blouse during the meeting.
• I accidently bumped into my friend at the grocery store.
• I totally accidently double-booked myself for two parties on Saturday night.
• He accidently stepped on her toes while dancing, but she didn't mind.