Meaning of purposely in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Adverb

   purposely

   Definitions

   1. with intention

   Examples

   • « in an intentional manner »
   • « he used that word intentionally »
   • « I did this by choice »

   Antonyms

   • by chance
   • accidentally
   • circumstantially
   • unexpectedly
   • unintentionally
   • accidentally
   • unintentionally
   • accidentally