accident

US /ˈæksədənt/

Definition

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Please report any accident in the workplace to your supervisor immediately.

NounNoun

accident gốc accidence

VerbVerb

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AdjectiveAdj

accidental

AdverbAdv

accidentally

mishapan unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
incidenta single distinct event
casualtysomeone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement

Easy traffic accident
to traffic accident, meaning to deal illegally
Medium workplace accident
describing workplace accident (a place where work is done)
Hard prevent fatal accidents
to prevent fatal accidents, meaning to keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Very Hard by sheer accident
through the means, agency, or authority of sheer accident

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