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Deliberately Definition & Meaning

deliberately
adverb
  1. with intention; in an intentional manner; "he used that word intentionally"; "I did this by choice"
  2. in a deliberate unhurried manner; "she was working deliberately"

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Frequently asked questions

What does deliberately mean?
with intention; in an intentional manner; "he used that word intentionally"; "I did this by choice" in a deliberate unhurried manner; "she was working deliberately"
What part of speech is deliberately?
Deliberately is an adverb.
How many definitions does deliberately have?
Deliberately has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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