On purpose Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈpɝpəs
AHN PER-puhs
ˈɒn/ /pˈɜːpəs
ON PUR-puhs
Definition
If you do something "on purpose," you do it intentionally, not by accident.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English. Always means "not accidental." Often used to clarify that an action was deliberate, not careless. Alternatives: "intentionally," "deliberately" (more formal). Do not confuse with "by accident" (opposite).
Spanish: a propósito - intencionadamentePortuguese (BR): de propósito - intencionalmentePortuguese (PT): de propósito - intencionalmenteChinese (Simplified): 故意地 - 有意地Chinese (Traditional): 故意地 - 有意地Hindi: जानबूझकर - इरादतनArabic: عن قصد - عمداًBengali: ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবে - জানিয়েRussian: специально - нарочноJapanese: わざと - 故意にVietnamese: cố ý - cố tìnhKorean: 일부러 - 고의로Turkish: bilerek - kasıtlı olarakUrdu: جان بوجھ کر - ارادتاًIndonesian: sengaja - dengan maksud
Example Sentences
He broke the window on purpose.
basic
Did you do that on purpose?
basic
She left her bag at home on purpose.
basic
I think he ignored me on purpose.
natural
Don’t worry, she didn’t spill coffee on purpose.
natural
Some kids hide their homework on purpose so they don’t have to do it.
natural