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purposely

Purposely vs Supposedly - What's the difference?

purposely | supposedly |


As adverbs the difference between purposely and supposedly

is that purposely is on purpose; intentionally while supposedly is as a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.

Purposely vs Intently - What's the difference?

purposely | intently |


As adverbs the difference between purposely and intently

is that purposely is on purpose; intentionally while intently is in an intent or focused manner.

Purportedly vs Purposely - What's the difference?

purportedly | purposely |


As adverbs the difference between purportedly and purposely

is that purportedly is supposedly, putatively, or reputedly while purposely is on purpose; intentionally.

Purposely vs Consciously - What's the difference?

purposely | consciously |


As adverbs the difference between purposely and consciously

is that purposely is on purpose; intentionally while consciously is in a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally.

Purposely vs Purposely - What's the difference?

purposely | purposely |


As adverbs the difference between purposely and purposely

is that purposely is on purpose; intentionally while purposely is on purpose; intentionally.

Voluntary vs Purposely - What's the difference?

voluntary | purposely |


As adverbs the difference between voluntary and purposely

is that voluntary is (obsolete) voluntarily while purposely is on purpose; intentionally.

As an adjective voluntary

is done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

As a noun voluntary

is (music) a short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument.

Purposely vs Intentional - What's the difference?

purposely | intentional |


As an adverb purposely

is on purpose; intentionally.

As an adjective intentional is

intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.

Purposely vs Designedly - What's the difference?

purposely | designedly |

Designedly is a antonym of purposely.



As adverbs the difference between purposely and designedly

is that purposely is on purpose; intentionally while designedly is in a designed manner; by design; intentionally; according to plan.

Wittingly vs Purposely - What's the difference?

wittingly | purposely |


As adverbs the difference between wittingly and purposely

is that wittingly is in a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose while purposely is on purpose; intentionally.

Purposely vs Deliberate - What's the difference?

purposely | deliberate |


As an adverb purposely

is on purpose; intentionally.

As an adjective deliberate is

done on purpose; intentional.

As a verb deliberate is

to consider carefully.

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