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Deliberately vs Premeditated - What's the difference?

deliberately | premeditated |

As an adverb deliberately

is intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

As a verb premeditated is

(premeditate).

As an adjective premeditated is

planned, considered or estimated in advance; deliberate.

deliberately

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
  • He deliberately broke that, didn't he?
  • Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.
  • After being called upon, he strode deliberately up to the blackboard.

    premeditated

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (premeditate)
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • Planned, considered or estimated in advance; deliberate.
  • premeditated assault
    a premeditated act of aggression
    a premeditated breach of contract
    in the face of premeditated criminal acts
    caused by grossly negligent or premeditated infringement of duty
    There is no proof of premeditated or grossly negligent wrongdoing.

    Antonyms

    * unpremeditated