Adverbs of Coincidence

by chance and without planning in advance

She accidentally knocked over the vase while reaching for her phone.

by chance and without a specific pattern, order, or purpose

The cards were shuffled randomly before the game.

in a manner that happens by chance or accident

Coincidentally, they both chose the same restaurant for lunch.

without a specific reason, pattern, or method, often based on personal preference or chance

The seating arrangement was done arbitrarily for the informal meeting.

without a specific order, plan, or pattern

The winners were selected at random from the pool of entries.

without deliberate intention

They met by chance at the coffee shop and struck up a conversation.

by chance or luck, often resulting in a positive outcome

Fortuitously, they found a shortcut that saved them from being late.

in a way that is unexpected and fortunate

Serendipitously, they found a rare book they had been searching for at the bookstore.

in a way that cannot be anticipated or foreseen

The weather in the region changes unpredictably throughout the day.

in a way that is not anticipated or foreseen

She received an unexpectedly generous gift on her birthday.

in an unplanned or impulsive manner

They decided to go on a trip spontaneously after seeing a travel deal.

in a random or unselective way, without planning, care, or concern for consequences

The bombs fell indiscriminately, hitting homes, schools, and hospitals alike.

a spontaneous speech or comment delivered without preparation

He delivered an impromptu toast at the wedding.

against common sense or what one would expect based on intuition

Counterintuitively, the smaller car proved to be more fuel-efficient than the larger, more streamlined model.

in a way that can be anticipated or expected with a high degree of certainty

As the seasons changed, predictably, the trees shed their leaves in the autumn.

in a way that is not surprising or unexpected

Unsurprisingly, the experienced chef's new recipe became an instant hit with the restaurant's regular customers.

with regard to future possibilities or actions

The company implemented changes prospectively, aiming to improve efficiency in the upcoming fiscal year.

without prior preparation or practice

The teacher asked the students to share their thoughts extempore on the assigned topic.