/ˈæksɪdənt/
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Meaning
Something bad that happens without anyone wanting it, such as two cars hitting each other.
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Word origin
From Latin accidere, meaning to happen or to fall upon, from ad and cadere, to fall.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- accidere
- English cognates
- case, chance
Grammar
Examples
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"Accident" is a bad event that nobody planned.
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"By accident" means you did not mean to do it.
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"Accident" often means cars hitting each other.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 10: accident, roll, involve and 7 more words.