accidents
word · lemma: accident
/ˈæksədənts/
AK-suh-duhnts
/ˈæksɪdənts/
AK-si-duhnts
Definition
Events that happen unexpectedly and usually cause damage, injury, or problems. They are not planned or intended.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for traffic, work, or home incidents: 'car accident', 'work accident', 'kitchen accident'. 'By accident' means unintentionally. For small mistakes, English often prefers 'mistake' rather than 'accident'.
Spanish: accidentesPortuguese (BR): acidentesPortuguese (PT): acidentesChinese (Simplified): 事故 - 意外Chinese (Traditional): 事故 - 意外Hindi: दुर्घटनाएँ - हादसेArabic: حوادث - حوادث عرضيةBengali: দুর্ঘটনাRussian: аварии - несчастные случаиJapanese: 事故Vietnamese: tai nạnKorean: 사고Turkish: kazalarUrdu: حادثاتIndonesian: kecelakaan
Example Sentences
There were two accidents on this road last week.
basic
Most accidents happen because people are not careful.
basic
Children can have accidents at home if no one watches them.
basic
Since that icy morning, they've installed better signs to prevent more accidents.
natural
The company reviewed recent accidents and changed its safety rules.
natural
We need to talk about why these accidents keep happening.
natural