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mistakenly

/mɪsˈteɪknli/ adverb · British & US
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What does mistakenly mean?

adverb

Done or done in a way that is mistaken or incorrect; incorrectly done or done in a mistaken way.

Example

"She mistakenly left her phone at home."

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