单词 | incidentally |
释义 | incidentally (once / 1164 pages) adv Incidentally is a word you use when you've got more to say on a topic or want to transition into a new subject. Think of the word incidentally as a more formal way to say "by the way." Incidentally can also mean "by chance" if you want to remark on a coincidence. Sometimes, things just happen by chance, like you and your friend showing up at the same place incidentally. Incidentally, the word ends in lly so don't forget to throw that extra l in there! WORD FAMILYincidental: incidentally, incidentals+/incidence: incidences/incident: incidence, incidental, incidently, incidents USAGE EXAMPLESIncidentally, a $108-per-night rate in Maui is really, really good. Seattle Times(Dec 27, 2016) And, incidentally, the fall is beautiful: a spiral. The New Yorker(Dec 25, 2016) There were plans, incidentally, for a second Pro Stakes Championship, in Hawaii. Golf Digest(Dec 26, 2016) 1adv introducing a different topic; in point of fact incidentally, I won't go to the party Syn apropos, by the bye, by the way 2adv of a minor or subordinate nature these magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models Syn accidentally |
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