Elementary 📚 Vocabulary · #1280 of 1319

accident (n.)

an unexpected event causing harm

Examples

  • A car accident.

Key rules

  • An accident is an unexpected event causing harm
  • A car accident, by accident
  • Accident is countable

Common mistakes

  • He had an accidents → He had an accident
💡 Tip: Road safety // Injuries // News
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