🇬🇧 Accidentally meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

"Accidentally" means you do something by mistake, without planning to do it. You didn’t mean for it to happen, but it still happened, like dropping your drink or clicking the wrong button.

I accidentally waved back at someone who was actually waving at the person behind me, so I pretended to fix my hair.

I accidentally shut my own hand in my desk and then tried to act like I meant to high-five the drawer.

I accidentally brushed my teeth with my brother’s foot cream and wondered why my mouth felt like a gym sock.

I accidentally wore two different shoes to school and pretended it was a new fashion trend.

Scientists accidentally discovered many things, like microwave ovens and sticky notes—so mistakes can secretly be heroes of invention!

Sam carried a cake and accidentally tripped. He accidentally dropped the cake on a friend's lap. The friend accidentally stood up and the cake fell to the floor. A dog accidentally ate a slice. Sam accidentally laughed, then accidentally hugged the friend. They cleaned up, smiled, and felt okay and everyone clapped.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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