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Definition

By design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately.

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In Context

  • "That wasn't an accident! You did it on purpose!"
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Also Said As

  • deliberately
  • intentionally
  • purposefully
  • willfully
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Opposite In Meaning

  • by accident
  • on accident
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