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On purpose vs In purpose

The correct phrase is 'on purpose.' 'In purpose' is not a proper English phrase. 'On purpose' is commonly used to indicate that something was done intentionally.
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Last updated: October 06, 2024 • 15185 views

On purpose

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something was done intentionally or deliberately.

Examples:

  • She tripped him on purpose.
  • He broke the vase on purpose.
  • I didn't mean to hurt her feelings; it was not on purpose.
  • He failed the test on purpose to prove a point.
  • She smiled at him on purpose.

In purpose

This phrase is not a standard English construction and is not used.

  • In purpose ... Mucianus undid Vitellius, by a fame that he scattered, that Vitellius had in purpose to remove the legions of Syria into Germany, and the legions of ...
  • People who use wheelchairs sometimes live in purpose-built houses. doelgebou مبْني لِهَدَفٍ مُعَيَّن специално направен de construção especial účelový ...
  • Nov 30, 2011 ... A wide marketing campaign wasorganized in purpose to inform people about this new service. - A wide marketing campaign was organized for ...
  • United in Purpose is a 501c4 whose mission is to unite and equip like-minded conservative organizations to increase their reach, impact, and influence through  ...

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