What is the Difference Between Accidently and Accidentally?
When to Use Accidentally
Accidentally is an adverb. It describes something that was not on purpose.
The adjective version of this word is accidental, and they are both derived from the word accident, which means an unfortunate event that was unintended
When to Use Accidently
Accidently is a common misspelling of accidentally.
Summary
Is it accidently or accidentally? While both spellings have similar sounds, they are pronounced differently and only one is correct.
Accidentally is an adverb that means unintentionally.
Accidently is a common misspelling.
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