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happend accidently vs happened on accident

Both phrases are commonly used in informal English to describe something that occurred unintentionally. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 797 views

happend accidently

This phrase is a common informal expression used to describe something that occurred unintentionally.

This phrase is used to describe an event or action that took place by chance or without intention.

Examples:

  • The meeting was canceled because it happend accidently.
  • I stumbled upon the old photo album happend accidently.
  • The email was sent to the wrong person, it happend accidently.
  • She found the missing key in a place where it happend accidently.
  • The cat knocked over the vase, it happend accidently.
  • Sep 10, 2011 ... ... fly through the air. I didn't use any kind of mod, cheat, or hack to change gravity like i have seen in many other vids. It all happend accidently.
  • Nov 11, 2013 ... The voice effect happend accidently but I had to laugh so much watching me with this voice..Don`t be scared, the following clips will include my ...
  • Oct 6, 2013 ... But it didn't happend accidently, the reason for this is the Cons Space 2013 which is a magnet for skater and artist and will take place between ...
  • Dec 10, 2013 ... After the concert even more magic happend: Accidently we ran into the NY based photographer Paul Ward and the Brasilian shoedesigner ...

Alternatives:

  • happened accidentally
  • occurred accidentally
  • took place accidentally
  • happened by accident
  • occurred by accident

happened on accident

This phrase is also a common informal expression used to describe something that occurred unintentionally.

This phrase is used to describe an event or action that took place by chance or without intention.

Examples:

  • The spill on the floor happened on accident.
  • I broke the vase happened on accident.
  • The misunderstanding occurred because it happened on accident.
  • The decision to leave was made on accident.
  • The discovery of the error happened on accident.
  • @reabow: I think given the fact that happened on accident is so rare by comparison with happened by accident, it's not unreasonable to say the former is quite ...
  • I work in various school settings as a substitute and at all levels (including staff) I hear, " (It happened )on accident". It just grates on my sensibilities every time I ...
  • Mar 12, 2010 ... “Although it happened right before our eyes, it seems to have merely happened ' on accident.' ” Are you being too picky? Well, this does seem ...
  • Sep 1, 2009 ... ... she put it on yet another time, somewhat unknowingly, as if it happened on accident. ... “The acting thing happened on accident,” Durst said.

Alternatives:

  • happened accidentally
  • occurred accidentally
  • took place accidentally
  • happened by accident
  • occurred by accident

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