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Definition of «accident»

An accident is an unexpected and unintentional event that results in damage or harm to people, property, or both. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as carelessness, negligence, poor judgment, or simply bad luck. Accidents can range from minor incidents like slipping on a wet floor to more severe events like car crashes or natural disasters.

Usage examples

  1. I witnessed a car accident on my way to work this morning.
  2. The construction worker suffered a serious accident while working on the site.
  3. Due to a sudden accident, we had to cancel our vacation plans.
  4. My laptop crashed unexpectedly, but it turned out to be just a minor accident.
  5. The oil spill in the sea was a result of a shipping accident.
  6. The little girl fell off her bicycle, but fortunately, it was only a minor accident.
  7. The fire in the factory was caused by a series of accidents.
  8. We had to call an ambulance after a skiing accident at the resort.
  9. The car skidded on the icy road and had a near-fatal accident.

Phrases with «accident»

Sentences with «accident»

  • The decrease in accidents in more top - heavy vehicles like SUVs and trucks is even higher. (loebermotors.com)
  • Rear - end crashes are the most frequently reported type of car accident in the country. (socalpersonalinjurylawyer.com)
  • They have been proven just as safe, and no risk of accidents caused by baby in an infant seat being injured while out of a car. (babycenter.com)
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