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What do you mean by "incidentally"?



 
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What do you mean by "incidentally"? Tue Sep 02, 2008 18:27 pm  What do you mean by "incidentally"?
 

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #74 "At the End of the Day (3)", question 3

And ......... very important people are not described as simply going to bed but rather retiring for the night.

(a) incidentally
(b) eventually
(c) absolutely
(d) entirely

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #74 "At the End of the Day (3)", answer 3

And incidentally very important people are not described as simply going to bed but rather retiring for the night.

Correct answer: (a) incidentally

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could you tell me what do you mean by "incidentally"?

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What do you mean by "incidentally"? Tue Sep 02, 2008 18:35 pm  What do you mean by "incidentally"?
 

Hi,

It suggests: 'by the way' and often introduces an extra piece of information.

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What do you mean by "incidentally"? Wed Sep 03, 2008 0:08 am  What do you mean by "incidentally"?
 

Hello,
I agree with Alan, it suggests: 'by the way'.
Apropos, by the bye, incidentally, and by the way share the same meaning.

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