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accidents

The correct spelling is accidents.

How to pronounce accidents

noun

Say it like: Acs-ide-nts

The correct spelling is accidents. An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences. For example: "to die by an accident"

Usage Examples

to die by an accident

My insurance went up after the second accident in three months.

Beauty is an accident.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.
  2. 2.Especially, a collision or similar unintended event that causes damage or death.
  3. 3.Any chance event.
  4. 4.Chance.
  5. 5.Any property, fact, or relation that is the result of chance or is nonessential.

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