CEFR B1

inadvertently

adverb

Meaning

Without intending to, or without noticing; accidentally.

Examples

She inadvertently sent the email to the wrong person.
The store inadvertently overcharged me for the item.

Synonyms: accidentally, unintentionally, carelessly, unwittingly

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inadvertently (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.ædˈvɜː.tənt.li/

Definition

Without intending to, or without noticing; accidentally.

Examples

She inadvertently sent the email to the wrong person.
The store inadvertently overcharged me for the item.
He inadvertently revealed his surprise by asking about the party.

How to Use inadvertently

inadvertently + verb (prepositional phrase): To perform an action by accident or without intention. — "He inadvertently spilled coffee on his shirt."

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