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deliberately

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //dɪˈɫɪbɝətɫi// UK //dɪlˈɪbəɹətli// de·lib·er·ate·ly General-service

adv. on purpose and not by accident. You use this when someone does something because they really want to, often for a specific reason.

adv. in a way that is intentional, premeditated, or conscious. Often used to describe actions performed with a specific goal or to achieve a particular effect.


SIMPLE

He deliberately ignored my message to show he was angry.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect deliberately chose sustainable materials to reduce the building's environmental impact over the next fifty years.

COMPLEX

The witness appeared to be speaking deliberately, choosing each word with extreme caution to avoid self-incrimination during the cross-examination.

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Origin

From deliberate + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the main verb or at the end of the clause for emphasis.

Pitfall

He did it deliberate.He did it deliberately.Learners often use the adjective form instead of the adverb to describe how an action was performed.

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