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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

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • on purpose; intentionally

    • Synonyms

    * deliberately * intentionally * on purpose * wilfully, willfully * purposefully (proscribed)

    Related terms

    * purpose

    consciously

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally.

    • Antonyms

    * subconsciously * unconsciously