accident Antonyms
Meaning of accident
accident (n)
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
accident (n.)
Literally, a befalling; an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; an undesigned, sudden, and unexpected event; chance; contingency; often, an undesigned and unforeseen occurrence of an afflictive or unfortunate character; a casualty; a mishap; as, to die by an accident.
A property attached to a word, but not essential to it, as gender, number, case.
A point or mark which may be retained or omitted in a coat of arms.
A property or quality of a thing which is not essential to it, as whiteness in paper; an attribute.
A quality or attribute in distinction from the substance, as sweetness, softness.
Any accidental property, fact, or relation; an accidental or nonessential; as, beauty is an accident.
Unusual appearance or effect.
accident Sentence Examples
- The car crash was a tragic accident that resulted in damage to both vehicles and injuries to the occupants.
- Despite wearing a helmet, the cyclist was involved in a severe accident when a car unexpectedly swerved in front of him.
- The chemical spill at the factory was an unfortunate accident, leading to environmental concerns and a cleanup operation.
- While cooking, a momentary lapse in attention led to a kitchen accident, causing a minor burn on my hand.
- The train derailment was a catastrophic accident, requiring emergency response teams to address the wreckage and assist passengers.
- She tripped on the uneven pavement, and what started as a simple stumble turned into a painful accident resulting in a twisted ankle.
- The industrial accident occurred due to a malfunction in the machinery, causing workers to evacuate the area for safety reasons.
- The plane crash was a devastating accident that claimed the lives of many passengers and prompted an investigation into its cause.
- Despite taking all necessary precautions, the hiker's fall down the steep slope was an unforeseen accident during the mountain trek.
- The fire in the apartment building was determined to be an accidental occurrence, possibly originating from faulty wiring.
FAQs About the word accident
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury, anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent causeLiterally, a befalling; an
casualty, mishap, disaster, tragedy, catastrophe,mischance, collision, calamity, crash, misfortune
strike, boon,miracle, boon, miracle, windfall, strike, windfall, break, break
The car crash was a tragic accident that resulted in damage to both vehicles and injuries to the occupants.
Despite wearing a helmet, the cyclist was involved in a severe accident when a car unexpectedly swerved in front of him.
The chemical spill at the factory was an unfortunate accident, leading to environmental concerns and a cleanup operation.
While cooking, a momentary lapse in attention led to a kitchen accident, causing a minor burn on my hand.
