accident
/ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/
nounac · ci · dent
Remember: an ACCident has two Cs—like two cars can cause a crash.
Yes, it's accident. The tricky part is the double C: ac + cident (two Cs in the middle).
Definitions
- nounAn unexpected event that causes harm, injury, or damage.
- nounSomething that happens by chance, not planned or intended.
Examples
- “The slippery floor caused an accident in the hallway.”
- “It was an accident—I didn’t mean to spill the juice.”
- “Always wear a helmet to help prevent a bike accident.”
Synonyms
mishapincidentcollisioncrashmisfortune
Antonyms
planintention
Translations
ES accidentePT acidenteFR accident
Common misspellings
acidentaksidentaccidantaccidenttaccidnetaccidientaccidentaccident
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