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at random

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial at random has 1 sense
  1. randomly, indiscriminately, haphazardly, willy-nilly, arbitrarily, at random, every which way - in a random manner; "the houses were randomly scattered"; "bullets were fired into the crowd at random"

Definitions from the Web

Term: At Random

Definition

At random is a phrase that refers to something happening without a particular order or method, often by chance or without a specific plan or direction.

Part of Speech

Adverb

Senses

Sense 1

Occurring or happening in no particular pattern or order.

Example sentence: The teacher called on students at random to answer questions.

Sense 2

Choosing or selecting something by chance or without a specific plan.

Example sentence: She decided to pick a book at random from the shelf.

Usages

Usage 1: Popular

At random is a common expression in casual conversations, literature, and academic writing when referring to arbitrary or unplanned actions or events.

Example sentence: The children were throwing darts at random, hoping to hit the target.

Usage 2: Local

In some regions, at random may also be used to describe an untidy or disorganized environment.

Example sentence: The room was a mess, with clothes and toys scattered at random.

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