coincidentally

word

Definition

Used when something happens at the same time as something else, by chance and without planning. It refers to surprising or unexpected similarities or occurrences.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in formal or neutral contexts, often at the beginning of a sentence or as a comment. Similar to 'by coincidence.' Not for planned or intentional situations. Commonly highlights surprise or unexpected similarities.

Spanish: casualmente - por coincidenciaPortuguese (BR): por coincidência - coincidentementePortuguese (PT): por coincidência - coincidentementeChinese (Simplified): 巧合地Chinese (Traditional): 巧合地Hindi: संयोग सेArabic: بالصدفة

Example Sentences

Coincidentally, we arrived at the same restaurant.

basic

I ran into my teacher coincidentally at the mall.

basic

Coincidentally, they wore the same shirt to the party.

basic

We were talking about her, and coincidentally, she called right then.

natural

I bought the same book coincidentally as my friend, without knowing it.

natural

I parked next to you, but only coincidentally—I didn’t see your car.

natural