randomly
word · lemma: random
Definition
In a way that happens without a specific plan, reason, or pattern; by chance.
Usage & Nuances
Common adverb, used in both formal and informal contexts. Often modifies verbs like 'choose', 'select', 'appear', and 'distribute'. Emphasizes lack of order or predictability. Avoid confusing with 'accidentally' (by mistake).
Spanish: aleatoriamentePortuguese (BR): aleatoriamentePortuguese (PT): aleatoriamenteChinese (Simplified): 随意地 - 随机地Chinese (Traditional): 隨意地 - 隨機地Hindi: यादृच्छिक रूप सेArabic: عشوائيًاBengali: এলোমেলোভাবে - দৈবচয়নেRussian: случайно - произвольноJapanese: ランダムに - 無作為にVietnamese: ngẫu nhiênKorean: 무작위로 - 랜덤으로Turkish: rastgeleUrdu: بے ترتیبی سے - تصادفی طور پرIndonesian: secara acak
Example Sentences
He picked a name randomly from the list.
basic
The numbers are arranged randomly.
basic
Students will be seated randomly in the classroom.
basic
He randomly started talking to people on the bus.
natural
Sometimes ideas just come to me randomly when I'm not even thinking about it.
natural
She randomly won a prize just for answering the phone.
natural