What is the difference between the words “purposely” and “purposefully”?

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What is the difference between the words “purposely” and “purposefully”?

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Purposely describes an action done intentionally. The action wasn’t accidental but deliberate. The emphasis is on the action.

Purposefully describes an action done to achieve a certain outcome; ie action with purpose. This word is usually used in the context of emphasizing outcomes or objectives. E.g “He purposefully moved aside to avoid colliding with someone”.