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Definition of spontaneously adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

spontaneously

adverb
 
/spɒnˈteɪniəsli/
 
/spɑːnˈteɪniəsli/
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  1. in a way that is not planned but done because you suddenly want to do it
    • We spontaneously started to dance.
  2. (specialist) naturally, without being made to happen
    • The bleeding often stops spontaneously.
  3. naturally, without being forced, practised or organized in advance
    • Opposition groups arose spontaneously after the new president took power.
ancient
adjective
 
 
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