Synonyms of on purpose
4 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for on purpose is intentionally. Other synonyms of on purpose are deliberately, purposefully and willfully.
Synonyms and similar words for on purpose
prepositional phraseBy design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately.
- deliberately
- intentionallyIn an intentional manner; on purpose.
- purposefully
- willfully
Opposite of on purpose
prepositional phraseBy design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately.
- by accident
- on accidentAccidentally; not intentionally; because of error, misfortune, or lack of caution.
Meaning of on purpose
- prepositional phrase By design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately.
- prepositional phrase In order to (do something); with the objective that.
on purpose in other languages
Questions about synonyms of on purpose
- What is another word for on purpose?
- On purpose has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as intentionally, deliberately, purposefully and willfully.
- What is the opposite of on purpose?
- The opposite of on purpose is by accident. Other antonyms of on purpose are on accident.
- What does on purpose mean?
- On purpose means by design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately.
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