accident · noun C /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/
Word family
Nouns: accident
Adjectives: accidental
Adverbs: accidentally
accident
A2 something bad which happens that is not expected or intended, and which causes injury or damage
Dictionary examples:
Josh had an accident and spilled water all over his work.
She was injured in a car/road accident.
Learner example:
I had an accident two weeks ago and now I can't do sport. (Key English Test; A2; French)
by accident
B1 without being intended
Dictionary example:
I deleted the file by accident.
Learner example:
I was dancing and someone [kicked me] by accident and my glasses fell [off]. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
