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Intentionally vs. Advisedly
Intentionally
/ɪnˈtenʃənəli/Examples:
He intentionally left the door unlocked.The error was corrected intentionally by the developer.Intentionally ignoring the signs led to disaster.
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Advisedly
/ədˈvaɪzədli/Examples:
He chose his words advisedly to avoid misinterpretation.She advisedly took a step back to reassess the situation.The committee decided advisedly to halt the project.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Intentionally is derived from intent, which means a plan or purpose, so it involves doing something with a clear aim or objective.
- Advisedly contains the word advice, indicating that the action is taken after careful consideration or someone else's suggestion.
- Remember that intentionally is about the doers own deliberate choice, whereas advisedly' suggests weighing options or heeding advice beforehand.
- Intentionally can be linked with deliberate, direct decision-making that does not always involve outside input.
- Advisedly implies a level of caution or prudence, often involving recommendation or external opinions before acting.
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