Chunk: on-purpose
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: An adverbial phrase meaning that an action was done intentionally, deliberately, and by design, rather than by accident.
💬 Contextual Examples
- I didn't spill the water on purpose; my hand slipped.
- She deleted the file on purpose because she was angry.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: Do you think he broke the machine by accident, or did he do it ______ purpose?
Answer:
on
Practice 2: I tripped you, but I promise it wasn't on ______.
Answer:
purpose
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: on