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Accident

Description:

An accident refers to an unexpected event or occurrence that happens without intention, resulting in damage, injury, or harm."

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A sudden event that causes damage, injury, or loss unintentionally.

Example Sentence:

She was involved in a car accident on her way to work.

Sense 2:

Noun: An unfortunate or unpredictable incident.

Example Sentence:

It was an accident that the cake fell on the floor.

Sense 3:

Noun: In law, an unplanned event that leads to injury or damage, often resulting in legal claims.

Example Sentence:

The lawyer helped her file a lawsuit after the workplace accident.

Sense 4:

Noun: In grammar, a word or phrase that is inadvertently inserted into a text.

Example Sentence:

The typo in the report was an accident.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Noun: Car accident, traffic accident, minor accident, workplace accident

Example Sentence:

The car accident caused a major traffic jam during rush hour.

Local Usage:

Noun: fender bender, prang (British English slang term for a minor accident).

Example Sentence:

He had a fender bender while parking his car.

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