- pronunciation:
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- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
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definition 1: |
reasons or causes that are not planned by anyone.
We met by accident.- synonyms:
- chance, luck
- antonyms:
- plan
- similar words:
- fate, fortune, hazard
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definition 2: |
an event that happens by chance, especially a harmful one.
My uncle was hurt in a car accident.
- similar words:
- collision, crash, mistake
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related words: |
disaster, emergency, luck, wreck |
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The word
accident comes from a Latin word meaning "to fall upon" or "to happen." An accident is an event that seems to fall down on us instead of being within our control.